In immediate danger? Call the Police on 119 or contact University Security.

Confidential ragging & SGBV hotline: 1997

Centre for Gender Equity & Equality

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

About

Building equity into everyday university
life

The Centre for Gender Equity and Equality promotes gender equity and equality at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka by helping to create an environment in which every student and staff member can study, work and participate without discrimination, oppression or fear.

The Centre coordinates awareness, education, policy implementation, referrals and preventive initiatives throughout the University. Its work supports respectful relationships, equal opportunities and a shared responsibility for creating a safer university community.

Every member of our university community deserves equal respect, opportunity, safety and voice.

Vision

Building Our University

To cultivate a gender-equitable, inclusive, and violence-free university where diversity is respected, equal opportunities are ensured, and every member of the Wayamba University community can achieve their full potential.

Our goal

What we are here to do

To promote gender equity and equality at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka by fostering a gender-sensitive, inclusive, safe and respectful university environment for all students and staff.

Our objectives

The Center seeks to:

  • Promote gender equity and equality throughout the University.
  • Prevent gender-based discrimination, harassment and violence.
  • Increase awareness of gender-related rights and responsibilities.
  • Support students and staff who experience gender-related concerns.
  • Encourage respectful and inclusive learning and working environments.
  • Provide information about available support and reporting procedures.
  • Coordinate gender-equity initiatives among faculties, centres and administrative units.
  • Encourage research and discussion concerning gender, inclusion and wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with relevant governmental, professional and community organisations.

Administration

The people behind the Center

Ms. DHSW Dissanayake

Director, CGEE — Senior Lecturer

Email: hiranya@wyb.ac.lk | Mobile: +94 70 270 4824

Past CGEE Coordinator

Professor DAT Kumari

Past UGC Standing Committee members

Professor (Mrs.) G. A. P. Chandrasekara

Dr. (Mrs.) J. D. S. Jayakody

Centre for Gender Equity and Equality

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. A respectful first point of contact for students and staff on gender equity, safety and inclusion.

Quick Links

In an emergency

  • Police / Emergency: 119
  • Confidential hotline: 1997
  • National Women's Helpline: 1938

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This website is an information and support resource, not an emergency-response service.