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KDU Representatives Contribute to Discussion on Gender and Disability Inclusion in Post-Disaster Rebuilding Programs

Dr. RMM Pradeep, Director of the Center for Disaster Management Research (CDMR), KDU, and, Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe, Directress of the Center for Gender Equality and Equity (CGEE), KDU, and represented KDU at a key discussion on gender and disability inclusion in post-disaster rebuilding programs in Sri Lanka. The event, hosted by the Centre for Women’s…

Breaking Barriers: Gender Equity and Equality on Stage in the Inter-Faculty Drama Competition 2024

Breaking Barriers: Gender Equity and Equality on Stage in the Inter-Faculty Drama Competition 2024 The Grand Finale event of the KDU Inter-Faculty Drama Competition 2024 was held on 10th October 2024 from 0915hrs to 1200hrs hours at the FGS Auditorium with the esteemed presence of the Vice Chancellor KDU RAdm Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc,…

First Round of Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Showcases Talent and Awareness.

First Round of Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Showcases Talent and Awareness. (Under Gender Equality in Action theme) The first round of the Inter-Faculty Drama Competition for 2024 was successfully held on the 11th and 12th of September at the FDSS Auditorium. Organized by the Center for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) and the Department of Languages…

Drama Workshop for Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Organized by Centre for Gender Equity and Equality and Dept. of Languages (FMSH) along with the KDU English Literary club.

Drama Workshop for Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Organized by Centre for Gender Equity and Equality and Dept. of Languages (FMSH) along with the KDU English Literary club. The Center for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) and the Department of Languages (DOL), FMSH along with the English Literary club recently organized a drama workshop in preparation for…

Guest Speech on Empowering Women

Guest Speech on Empowering Women “The KDU Center for Gender Equity and Equality, in collaboration with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka Women in ICT Special Interest Group and the KDU GenZ Chapter, organized a special guest speech on Empowering Women in ICT at KDU. The event featured Chathini Uduwana, Vice President People & Country…

Empowering Change: Advancing Gender Equality in Technology

The KDU Center for Gender Equity and Equality, in collaboration with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka Women in ICT Special Interest Group and the KDU GenZ Chapter, organized a special guest speech at KDU. The event featured Chathini Uduwana, Vice President People & Country Head at Typefi Systems, Ambassador for Women in Tech Sri…

South African University (UNISA) Delegates Visit KDU

South African University (UNISA) Delegates Visit KDU Delegates and Volunteers from the University of South Africa (UNISA) academic partner for The 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies (WCWS 2024 Conference) , visited General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). The group included lecturers and students, making the event a grand success. The academic partner of…

KDU Centre for Gender Equality and Equity as Academic Partner foe the 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies

KDU Centre for Gender Equality and Equity as Academic Partner foe the 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies The 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies, was held from 30th – 31st May 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Hybrid Platform), exploring the latest research, ideas, and solutions related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice.…

KDU Centre for Gender Equity and Equality Celebrates Creative Talents with ‘Empower Her Awards Ceremony’

KDU Centre for Gender Equity and Equality Celebrates Creative Talents with ‘Empower Her Awards Ceremony’ On May 21st 2024, the KDU Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) hosted an inspiring awards ceremony to honor the winners of their poetry, video, and article writing competitions. The event, themed ‘Empower Her’ took place at the KDU…

KDU’s Grand Celebration of International Women’s Day: Empowerment and Recognition

KDU’s Grand Celebration of International Women’s Day: Empowerment and Recognition The Center for Gender Equity and Equality at KDU orchestrated a remarkable International Women’s Day celebration, marked by a welcome speech from Director CGEE, Dr. Nirosha Wedasinge. This event unfolded at the FGS Auditorium of KDU with unparalleled grandeur, under the leadership of Vice Chancellor…