INDICATORS
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Non discrimination
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Subsection 12.(1) of the Sri Lankan constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law to all citizens. Subsection 12.(2) further states that "no citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion [or] place of birth ..."
In 1992, the women's ministry, in collaboration with women representatives from a number of NGOs, held a three-day seminar culminating in a document known as the Women's Charter, which was submitted to cabinet for approval. The Women's Charter purports to be broader and more detailed than the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and seeks to ensure justice, equity and gender equality in all spheres of life, including equal access to land and appropriate technology. The charter also aims to eliminate "all forms of exploitation, trafficking in and prostitution of women and children," acknowledges the work of NGOs and other community-based organizations in helping women who are victims of violence, and demands that the government support such organizations in their work [1]
Subsection 12.(1) of the Sri Lankan constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law to all citizens. Subsection 12.(2) further states that "no citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion [or] place of birth ..."
In 1992, the women's ministry, in collaboration with women representatives from a number of NGOs, held a three-day seminar culminating in a document known as the Women's Charter, which was submitted to cabinet for approval. The Women's Charter purports to be broader and more detailed than the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and seeks to ensure justice, equity and gender equality in all spheres of life, including equal access to land and appropriate technology. The charter also aims to eliminate "all forms of exploitation, trafficking in and prostitution of women and children," acknowledges the work of NGOs and other community-based organizations in helping women who are victims of violence, and demands that the government support such organizations in their work [1]
[1] http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6a80618.html
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Subsection 12.(1) of the Sri Lankan constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law to all citizens. Subsection 12.(2) further states that "no citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion [or] place of birth ..."
In 1992, the women's ministry, in collaboration with women representatives from a number of NGOs, held a three-day seminar culminating in a document known as the Women's Charter, which was submitted to cabinet for approval. The Women's Charter purports to be broader and more detailed than the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and seeks to ensure justice, equity and gender equality in all spheres of life, including equal access to land and appropriate technology. The charter also aims to eliminate "all forms of exploitation, trafficking in and prostitution of women and children," acknowledges the work of NGOs and other community-based organizations in helping women who are victims of violence, and demands that the government support such organizations in their work [1]
Subsection 12.(1) of the Sri Lankan constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law to all citizens. Subsection 12.(2) further states that "no citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion [or] place of birth ..."
In 1992, the women's ministry, in collaboration with women representatives from a number of NGOs, held a three-day seminar culminating in a document known as the Women's Charter, which was submitted to cabinet for approval. The Women's Charter purports to be broader and more detailed than the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and seeks to ensure justice, equity and gender equality in all spheres of life, including equal access to land and appropriate technology. The charter also aims to eliminate "all forms of exploitation, trafficking in and prostitution of women and children," acknowledges the work of NGOs and other community-based organizations in helping women who are victims of violence, and demands that the government support such organizations in their work [1]
[1] http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6a80618.html
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Outcomes
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15%
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4
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81.64%
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Married by 15: 2%
Married by 18: 12%
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People’s Sovereignty over natural resources
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Severely restricted as even local varieties of seeds can be privatised if they are discovered and registered.
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Fungicides and Bactericides: 653.05k tonnes (2013)
Herbicides: 232.33k tonnes
Insecticides: 344.05k tonnes
While Fungicides and Insecticides remained constant over the past twenty years, herbicides increased in the last few years of the 20th Century and has decreased since then.
Fungicides and Bactericides: 653.05k tonnes (2013)
Herbicides: 232.33k tonnes
Insecticides: 344.05k tonnes
While Fungicides and Insecticides remained constant over the past twenty years, herbicides increased in the last few years of the 20th Century and has decreased since then.
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Fungicides and Bactericides: 653.05k tonnes (2013)
Herbicides: 232.33k tonnes
Insecticides: 344.05k tonnes
While Fungicides and Insecticides remained constant over the past twenty years, herbicides increased in the last few years of the 20th Century and has decreased since then.
Fungicides and Bactericides: 653.05k tonnes (2013)
Herbicides: 232.33k tonnes
Insecticides: 344.05k tonnes
While Fungicides and Insecticides remained constant over the past twenty years, herbicides increased in the last few years of the 20th Century and has decreased since then.
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Political Participation for the Right to Food
Participation is one of the fundamental human rights principles, requiring that everyone has the right to participate in making decisions that affect them. In order to ensure that those most affected by violations to the right to food and nutrition participate in political processes, it is essential to have the legal and policy infrastructure within national frameworks, as well as the participatory spaces that give meaningful space for participation.
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Legal Recognition of the Right to Food and Nutrition
Is Right to Food recognized in the legal system Read moreSri Lanka has a series of legal structures put in place which recognise the right to adequate food and nutrition which draw their authority from both national and international laws.
State Policy
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has directive principles that contribute to the realization of the right to adequate food.
Article 27:
“(1) The Directive Principles of State Policy herein contained shall guide Parliament, the President and the Cabinet of Ministers in the enactment of laws and the governance of Sri Lanka for the establishment of a just and free society.
(2) The State is pledged to establish in Sri Lanka a democratic socialist society, the objectives of which include –
(c) the realization by all citizens of an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families, including adequate food, clothing and housing, the continuous improvement of living conditions and the full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities;
(9) The State shall ensure social security and welfare.”
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Existence of multiactor governing or decision making bodies for food policy at national, subnational and/or local level with diverse participation of civil society organizations
Read more- National Nutrition Steering Committee (NNSC)
This committee will make nationally important policy decisions and monitor the activities and will comprise of high-level representatives of relevant ministries
2.National Nutrition Co-ordination Committee (NNCC)
This committee will make key technical decisions and review the action plan periodically and prioritize activities and will comprise of nutrition professionals of different sectors
3.Nutrition Coordinating Committee at Provincial level (NCCP)
This committee plans and manages the nutritional interventions and other programmes within the province
4.Nutrition Co-ordination Unit (NCU)
NCU functioning as a secretariat will be responsible for coordination between implementing agencies ensuring smooth implementation of key decisions made by the NNSC and NNCC. Monitoring and evaluation system will be developed to ensure that the NNP is being implemented and the objectives are met.
The problems faced in implementing as well as monitoring will be identified, and the information will be shared with the respective institutions/ bodies at provincial/district level in order to take necessary actions[1]
[1] National Nutrition Plan of Srilanka. https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/sites/default/files/LKA%202010%2...
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