Actions against those tarnishing the good image of women through social media – Defence Secretary
March 07, 2021- The song ‘Abhiman Liya’ launched
The Defence Ministry Secretary and the National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) stating on the tarnishing of good image of various reputed Sri Lankan women through social media pledged that we, as a government, initiate prompt remedial actions on behalf of women entangled in such social pressure and issues.
Gen. Gunaratne while recalling the inputs of other Sri Lankan woman in various fields, highlighted the enormous contribution made by the female overseas workforces to the Sri Lankan economy through foreign remittance.
“Their contribution further strengthens not only the economy, but also the national security and social security in the same vein”, he added.
The Defence Secretary expressed these remarks while addressing a gathering as the Chief Guest of the inaugural ceremony organized by the Team ‘Hero’ to felicitate the noble service of female Sri Lankan professionals, at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute in Colombo, today (Mar 7).
The programme had been organized in the sidelines of the International Women's Day which is celebrated on Mar 8.
The event led by ‘Women in Management’ programme which is dedicated for the success of woman, had been sponsored by the National Lotteries Board.
Veteran female academics in various fields and professionals were present at the inaugural felicitation ceremony.
Meanwhile the ‘Abhiman Liya’ song was launched to appreciate female Sri Lankan veterans.
The Defence Secretary expressed his gratitude to two youngsters who had composed the unique song with alluring melodies.
Gen. Gunaratne citing the ‘Abhimansala’, the War Hero Wellness Resort and the hardships sustained by the wives and mothers of disable war veterans said “The tolerance of such women was immense”.
“I firmly believe that the admiration of the entire nation is with the beloved mothers and wives of the veteran war heroes for enduring such stress and misfortunes during the battle”, he added.
During the speech, he also went on saying the enormous prominence given to the Sri Lankan women even within the long existed patriarchal societal structure.
A segment of female professionals was symbolically presented plaques culminating the programme.
Ven. Maha Sanga including Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thero, Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana, Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Brig. Dinesh Nanayakkara, veteran female academics and professionals, renowned business women, senior female military and police officers, senior artists and a gathering of distinguished invitees were present at the event.
