Sri Lanka Elected to the UN CEDAW Committee

Sri Lanka elected to the UN CEDAW committee

Sri Lanka elected to the UN CEDAW committee

Sri Lanka elected to UN CEDAW Committee with highest number of votes - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka has been elected to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) at an election held at the United Nations Headquarters. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka secured 144 votes out of 185 valid votes, receiving the highest number of votes among all successful candidates. The Ministry said the result reflects the confidence of the international community in Sri Lanka’s commitment t…

Sri Lanka secures Highest Vote in UN CEDAW Election

Sri Lanka has been re-elected to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), securing the highest number of votes in elections held at the United Nations Headquarters. Professor Rangita de Silva received 144 of the 185 valid votes cast, topping all successful candidates and becoming the only Sri Lankan to be re-elected to the CEDAW Committee. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the result reflects the con…