The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bahrain celebrated the International Women’s Day in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community organizations in Bahrain on 8 March 2024.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain H.M.G.R.R.K. Wijeratne Mendis extended her felicitations and best wishes to all participants, and read out the International Women’s Day Message of the President of Sri Lanka. During her remarks, the Ambassador emphasized the importance of the occasion for women around the world and appreciated the contributions made by the Sri Lankan female migrant workers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Middle East towards Sri Lanka’s economic and social development.
The Embassy also screened the International women’s Day special video clip published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which included the messages of Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, Sate Minster of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and the Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane.
The Embassy awarded certificates of appreciation to the Sinhala school teachers of the Sri Lankan Club who have been serving children of the Sri Lankan Community in Bahrain more than a decade. Meera Alwis of the Sri Lankan Women’s Association delivered a speech on the relevance of the International Women's day in Tamil. Among other activities to celebrate Women’s Day were two speeches by Dr. Fathima Nasmy and Rinossa Shahbdeen on medical emergencies and women’s mental health.
In parallel to the event, a product exhibition was organized by the Embassy with the participation of the female members of the Sri Lankan associations in Bahrain, where their paintings, handicrafts, food and sweets were displayed. The event ended with a colorful cultural performance by the Sri Lankan community.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Manama
15 March 2024
