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The women’s wing of Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union commemorated the 103rd International Women Day on 9 March 2014 at Katunayake free trade zone by organizing a march for women’s rights and dignity. This involved participation from over 1000 members and included a 3 Km march.

Banners, placards and protestors demanded social justice and dignity for working women. Additionally, the rally included songs and folk dances from Tamil, Muslim, Burgher and Sinhalese cultures.

At the end of the day, there was an opportunity to give participants a platform to discuss issues pertaining to women in the workplace, society and Sri Lankan culture.

Four resolutions designed to safeguard women’s rights in Sri Lanka were unanimously passed at the protest.