The ban had been in force since 1979, the early years of Sri Lanka embracing an open market economy. Many businesses had ignored it and employed women to serve and sell alcohol.

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Sri Lanka is to allow women over the age of 18 to legally buy alcohol for the first time in more than six decades. As first reported by the BBC, the government announced Wednesday that it was amend… ...

While she noted Sri Lanka was the first nation to elect a woman as prime minister — Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1960 — tradition, culture and the labour market continue to block women's rights.

Many women in Sri Lanka see alcohol consumption as contrary to the nation's culture A move to grant women in Sri Lanka the same rights as men to buy alcohol legally has been overruled by President ...

As highlighted by “Getting to Work,” the most equitable and sustainable way of growing Sri Lanka’s overall workforce will be by increasing the numbers of women working. By raising the rate of women’s ...

Image: Instagram Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Amba Yaalu Kandalama is making history as the country’s first-ever resort entirely operated and managed by women.What is ...

Sri Lanka law explicitly allows for marital rape of girls and women over the age of 12, despite family law that sets the minimum age of marriage as 18.One allowed defense against other charges of ...

While she noted Sri Lanka was the first nation to elect a woman as prime minister -- Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1960 -- tradition, culture and the labour market continue to block women's rights.