Annual Report 2020
In 2020, a tiny virus humbled the human race and ignited a development emergency. Though its impacts were felt very differently, the COVID-19 pandemic was – and continues to be – a uniquely common experience for our generation, with no space for bystanders.
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Dec 6, 2021
Putting People First: Building A More Resilient Tourism Sector in Sri Lanka
‘Putting People First: Building a More Resilient Tourism Sector in Sri Lanka’ Road Map was developed under the leadership and guidance of the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and other relevant government organizations, alongside inputs from industry representatives, academia, and sector experts, with the technical and financial support of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka.
Dec 3, 2021
Women workers within Sri Lanka's Free Trade Zones (FTZs) were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the loss of livelihoods, job insecurity, renewed stigma and discrimination, and increased labour exploitation. The pandemic also exposed systematic vulnerabilities of women workers in the country's FTZs and the need for the garment industry to address the poor working conditions and inadequate social welfare protection to safeguard the human rights of all employees.
Dec 3, 2021
The growing global trade towards promoting and protecting human rights in the business community represents a unique opportunity for Sri Lanak to integrate human rights principles into private sector operations to attarct foreign trade and investment to counteract the country's economic downturn.
