From child marriage under Muslim personal law to property rights challenges under Thesawalamai law, Sri Lankan women are caught in a battle for equal rights – and the need for reform is clear.
We sat down with Shreen Saroor, founder of the Women’s Action Network, to discuss the hurdles and the hopes tied to the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. Can it pave the way for equality and justice for all women in Sri Lanka?