EU in Sri Lanka @EU_in_Sri_Lanka@respublicae.eu

.@EU_in_Sri_Lanka has launched a new Call for Proposals on Human Rights and Democracy for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, focusing on the protection of human rights defenders, civic space, and democratic governance.

More information and related documents👇

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Thank you @USAmbSL for gathering colleagues to show solidarity with Ukraine🇺🇦. Almost 3/4 of U.N. members made it clear: this is unjustifiable war.@MFA_SriLanka #UnitedWithUkraine
RT @USAmbSL: 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇲🇻 🇳🇱 🇳🇿 🇳🇴 🇷🇴 🇨🇭 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 stand together with all 141 UN members who voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia’s unprovoked, and unjustifiable war in Ukraine. #UnitedWithUkraine

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Finally, @EU_in_Sri_Lanka Head of Cooperation Jenny Correia Nunes highlights the need to better reconcile professional and family life in order to tackle gender inequality both at work and at home.

So, what do you do to #BreakTheBias?

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Every day, not just #IWD2022 , is an opportunity to #BreakTheBias. Our Project Manager Seuwandi Yapa encourages everyone to reflect on gender biases in their surroundings, starting with the division of work at home and impressions left on the next generation!

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Deputy Head of Mission Thorsten Bargfrede noted the dispute intake box is a simple yet approachable method for the public to hand in complaints, & could encourage others to come forward. The project is part of @EU_in_Sri_Lanka support to strengthening justice and the rule of law.
RT @SEDRSriLanka: The Mediation Boards Commission (MBC) of Sri Lanka, together with @MOJSriLanka, launched a convenient dispute intake system for the …

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It was a pleasure to compare notes with Ambassador Julie Chung - we look forward to working with you during these challenging times.
RT @USAmbSL: I met with @EU_in_Sri_Lanka Ambassador Denis Chaibi to discuss potential areas for collaboration in Sri Lanka and the Indo Pacific. We also talked about U.S.-EU support for #Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

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#IWD2022 Recounting her own experiences growing up, our colleague Annette Jans points to the value of speaking up and sharing your stories to #BreakTheBias.

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To mark #IWD2022 we dedicated the 1st @EU_in_Sri_Lanka podcast episode to #TalkingGender. Host @GeorgeihCooke sat down with @UNSriLanka Resident Coordinator @SingerHanaa to discuss the effects of gender in her career and contemporary challenges to gender equality.

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Pointing to the importance of examining and challenging one's own beliefs, our @EU_Maldives Political Officer Reema Mohamed invites everyone to #BreakTheBias in their own narratives and ideas. #IWD2022

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To #BreakTheBias on #IWD2022 , we invited colleagues to share their perspectives on how to address gender biases in all aspects of life.

Watch @EU_in_Sri_Lanka Ambassador Chaibi highlight the need for more equal representation of women in political and economic decision-making!

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On a visit to the Central Province last week EU Ambassadors inaugurated a potato seed production centre in Nuwara Eliya District. The EU-funded poly tunnels are used to create a controlled environment for high-quality seed production and supply to farmers at subsidised rates.

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The European Union (EU) and EU Member States Ambassadors resident in Sri Lanka traveled this week to Nuwara Eliya district for a two-day visit to EU-funded rural development projects.

Read the press release:
https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sri-lanka/112093/eu-ambassadors-visit-rural-development-projects-central-province_en

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Watch Ambassador Chaibi in conversation with Indeewari Amuwatte: https://youtu.be/RhV7MDdWcOI

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Local Statement: EU condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia

https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sri-lanka/111603/eu-condemns-invasion-ukraine-russia_en

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EU Ambassador Chaibi, ILO country director @simrinsingh, and Dutch Ambassador @tanjagonggrijp Gonggrijp met today to discuss the future of the garment sector in Sri Lanka, marking the launch of @ILOColombo's Better Work initiative. The discussion will be aired on Derana TV.

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Launch of the flagship Justice Reform Programme (JURE - EU funding worth EUR 18 million) with Minister Sabry & UN partners.

Ambassador Chaibi noted: An efficient and inclusive justice sector is critical for social cohesion & to strengthen trust between the State & citizens.

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At today’s launch of the Sri Lanka Barometer, Deputy Head of Mission Thorsten Bargfrede welcomed the results of the first annual nation-wide survey on perceptions of reconciliation and social cohesion.

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It was a pleasure to meet @kunleaden to explore synergies with @EU_in_Sri_Lanka funded programs on gender.
RT @UNFPASriLanka: .@unfpa Representative for #SriLanka and the #Maldives @kunleaden paid a courtesy call to @EU_in_Sri_Lanka Ambassador Denis Chaibi today to discuss potential areas for collaboration including safety of #WomenAtWork for a #violence free SL for all #women

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Sri Lanka will also benefit from this five-year program (2021-2026) to help spur investments in energy, water, waste management, transport, logistics, and green buildings.
#EUGreenDeal #sustainabledevelopment
RT @EU_in_India: 6⃣ South Asian nations, including India 🇮🇳 to benefit from a new USD$ 21.5 million (EUR 18 million) funding from the #EU 🇮🇳, which will help to accelerate climate-smart, inclusive infrastructure investmen…

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka took part in the Joint Commission in Brussels, with constructive and mutual engagement, reflected in the joint press release
RT @PAMPALONIPAOLA: Joint press release of 24th meeting of EU-#SriLanka Joint Commission that I co-chaired with Admiral Colombage, Secretary, Foreign Ministry. We discussed governance, reconciliation, human rights, trade, development, climate change, security, etc. ➡️ https://www.eeas.eur…

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