Women’s Day Celebrations, 2026

Women’s Day Celebrations, 2026

The Department’s International Women’s Day celebrations were successfully held on 3 and 4 March, 2026 in three phases. The Department extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members and student volunteers for their contributions.

Phase I – Guest Lecture on ‘Women in the Legal Profession in Sri Lanka: A Historical Analysis’ delivered by Prof. Carrie de Silva, Visiting Professor of Real Estate Practice Law, Harper Adams University and Honorary Professor, Royal Agricultural University. Based on her research in Sri Lanka.
Phase II – Moderated Panel Discussion on Women in Family Justice Systems: Sri Lankan, UK and USA Experiences. Featuring Emeritus Prof. Sharya Scharenguivel and Dr. Shirani Ponnambalam, moderated by Prof. (Chair) Rose Wijeyesekera.
Phase III – Roundtable Discussion on Tea Talk on Women in Dispute Resolution. An engaging and reflective discussion led by Emeritus Prof. Sharya Scharenguivel and Dr. Shirani Ponnambalam.