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Awareness Workshop on Trade Union Formation

July 22, 2026

An awareness workshop on trade union formation was conducted on 19th July 2026 at Hotel Vanni Inn in Vavuniya, Northern Province, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program, held under the “Strengthening the Feminist Movement” project (SFM 26/27) supported by Women Fund Asia, targeted garment factory workers in the region. A total of 40 workers, including 7 males and 33 females, actively participated in the sessions. The resource persons, Mr. Asela Dharmapriya and Mr. W.A.G. Silva, both experienced in trade union work within free trade zones, facilitated the workshop using a comprehensive module that included lectures, group discussions, and…

Workshop to discuss the Psychosocial Issues Arising from the Dithwa Disaster

April 20, 2026

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Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED) organized a workshop followed by a discussion in the above capationed matter on 29th March 2026 at Hotel Dilshan Auditorium, Kovinna, KatunayakeThe resource person was Doctor. Sathyani Wavitage,( M.B.B.S.,) renowned lecturer in psychosocial and SRHR programsThere were nearly100 individuals, predominantly female victims of the Dithwa disaster and beneficiaries of the Kagapee project.in different ways such as dry ration , Kitchen utensils school supplies for their children and sanitary items The workshop aimed to identify and address the psychosocial and social consequences of the Dithwa disaster, deliberately excluding economic issues which had been discussed extensively elsewhere.The session…

R.E.D Commemorated IWD in High Sprits At Katunayake

March 11, 2026

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The Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED) commemorated the 115th International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, with great enthusiasm in the Katunayake Awariyawattha area, which was adorned with purple flags in honor of the occasion. The event began with a joint protest at the Awariyawattha junction, organized in collaboration with four sister organizations, followed by a march to Hotel Dilshan, the scheduled venue. Along the route, RED symbolically opened a public tap at Kovinna,handing it over to FTZ workers to underscore the importance of access to basic amenities. The gathering attracted over 100 participants, including widows, single mothers, and…

New Year Celebration

January 15, 2026

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Celebrating the dawn of the New Year 2026 together with the members of RED has always been one of our key annual activities. In keeping with this tradition, the New Year celebration was successfully organized with the active participation of both existing members of the RED organization and individuals who attended with the intention of obtaining new membership. The event provided an opportunity to strengthen unity, cooperation, and a sense of belonging among participants. During the celebration, attendees were warmly welcomed and were given New Year gifts as a token of appreciation. In addition, they enjoyed a short refreshment session,…

A stakeholder networking event was held at the Dilshan Hall, Katunayake on 17th September to sensitize Free Trade Zone workers on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

December 5, 2025

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The event was attended by the Katana Divisional Secretary, Seeduwa Medical Officer of Health, Women and Children’s Unit of Awariwatte Police, Gampaha District NGO Representative, Grama Niladhari, Early Childhood Development Officers, Social Service Officers and Hostel Owners as decision-makers. The discussions highlighted the challenges faced by FTZ workers, such as minimum wages and job insecurity, child protection issues and social security. Solutions were discussed with these stakeholders to create safer, fairer and more collaborative work environments. At RED, we are committed to taking this grassroots reality to policymakers, ensuring that the rights and dignity of FTZ workers are protected and…

A discussion forum with service providers and other stakeholders to strengthen a unified referral system was held at the Full Moon Garden Hotel, Katunayake.

December 5, 2025

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The event was attended by the Assistant District Secretary of Gampaha, the Divisional Secretary of Katana, the Medical Officer of Health – Seeduwa, officers from the Women and Child Division of the Awariwatta Police, the Gampaha District NGO Coordinator, Grama Niladhari officers, Early Childhood Development Officers, Social Service Officers, and hostel owners. During the forum, participants raised and discussed several critical issues faced by female workers in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, including, Lack of a living wage, Insecurity of employment, Absence of an adequate social protection system, Lack of respect and recognition for female workers, Restrictions on freedom of…

“Strengthening Free Trade Zone Workers’ Rights in a Sri Lanka Transforming Towards Dignity and Justice”

December 5, 2025

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A discussion titled “Strengthening Free Trade Zone Workers’ Rights in a Sri Lanka Transforming Towards Dignity and Justice” was held on Sunday, 21 September 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. The event was jointly organized by Free Trade Zone Labours Collective and Law and Social Trust. The discussion brought together workers, trade unions, subject experts, and policymakers to deliberate on the pressing issues faced by employees in the Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Chandra Devanarayana, Executive Director of Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED), addressed the gathering and highlighted the particular struggles encountered…

In depth training on gender sensitivity, proposal writing and Conflict management, – 02-day training,

December 5, 2025

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Report on In-Depth Training for RED Staff Leadership A two-day intensive training workshop was successfully conducted on May 24th and 25th, 2025, at the Hotel Full Moon Auditorium in Katunayake. The event, facilitated by resource person Mr. Antoney Jasudasan, brought together the RED organization’s second-level leadership and activists. The training was strategically designed to build critical skills in three core areas. The first day provided a comprehensive session on proposal writing, taking participants through an analytical process from data collection and problem definition to developing solutions, logical frameworks, and realistic budgets. The second day focused on conflict management, covering international…

“A discussion was held with the Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs on the need for day-care centres at Katunayake Free Trade Zone.”

November 20, 2025

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A highly productive meeting was held at the Parliament of Sri Lanka between Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana, Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs, and representatives of RED, on 19 November 2025. The discussion focused in depth on the social wellbeing and social security issues faced by workers in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone. During the meeting, RED presented the following key proposals to the Deputy Minister: 1. Establishing an inter-ministerial task force that brings together the relevant ministries and departments to strengthen social protection and implement appropriate reforms for Free Trade Zone workers. 2. Creating a tripartite social protection…

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