Presidential Election Sl 2024 Defeating Rajapaksa S Thru Sajith In the 2024 presidential election, there is a conspicuous absence of female candidates, marking a significant setback in the fight for gender equality in sri lankan politics. despite the historical presence of influential female leaders in south asia, the current political landscape in sri lanka is devoid of women contending for the highest office. Subscribe for ads free reading. sri lanka is gearing up for its ninth presidential election on september 21, but notably no women candidates are running for the highest office in the country.
2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election Contest Dates Reba Valera Despite legal provisions for gender equality, no women have stepped forward as candidates this year, highlighting the persistent challenges women face in sri lankan politics. historically, only three women have ever contested a sri lankan presidential election in the past. srima dissanayake, widow of the late gamini dissanayake, and chandrika. Not one of the 38 contenders in sri lanka's presidential election this month is a woman, a stark contrast in the indian ocean island where women make up more than half the voters and the workforce. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, sri lanka is once again facing a male dominated race, with no female candidates stepping forward to contest. Colombo, sri lanka (ap) — a political alliance centered on the working class has emerged as a strong contender in sri lanka’s presidential race, announcing itself to be the agent of change that millions of people called for when an unprecedented economic crisis led to disillusionment with traditional political parties.
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