National Conference on the Role of Women in Reconciliation

National Conference on the Role of Women in Reconciliation Organized by the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for  International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS)
23rd July , 2012, 13:30hrs Onwards Venue : Auditorium, LKIIRSS, No. 24 Horton Place, Colombo 7
Time	Topic	Speakers
13:30	Registration
13:55	Session I	Chaired by: Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonesekera, Executive Director/LKIIRSS
13:55	Lighting of the Oil Lamp & National Anthem
14:00	Welcome Address	Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonesekera, Executive Director, LKIIRSS
14:10	Creating a Harmonious Society: The Role of Women in Sri Lanka	Prof. Rohan Gunaratna, Head, ICPVTR, Singapore
14. 30	Improving psychological and physical health of women and children in North and East	Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopullai, Specialist Medical Officer and Member of Parliament
14.50	'Do Women play a role in Sri Lanka’s ‘Reconciliation’? : Gender dynamics in the transition from war to peace.	Dr. Sepali Kottegoda,  Executive Director,  Women and Media Collective
15:10	Family Support Services: skills development and capacity building of war widows in Sri Lanka	Major General Dr Dudley Perera USP, Chairman, Ranaviru Family Counseling & Support Services (RFCSS), Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Military Hospital, Colombo
15. 30	Q & A
15.30	Session II – Social Integration and Women Empowerment- The Way Forward	Moderator: Ms. Shyamala Gomez , Lawyer Activist and Programme Advisor, FOKUS Women
15:50	Micro Financing and Women Empowerment in North and East	Ms. Mudhitha Samadhani Kiriwandeniya, Deputy Chairman, Sanasa Development Bank
16:10	Social Integration Initiatives for war affected women and children in NE: Experience of the Ministry of Child Development and Women Affairs	Ms. Sumithra Rahubadda, Former Secretary, Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs.
16:30	Topic TBC	Mr. Chandula Abeyawickrama, Deputy General Manager-Development Banking, HNB
16:50	Impact of Performing Arts on Reconciliation	Ms. Anoja Weerasinghe, Actress, Founder of Abhina Academy of Performing Arts.
17:10	Women’s Role in Reconciling Communities	Ms. Kumari Grero, Coordinating Principal, Lyceum International
17:30	Q & A
17:50	Vote of Thanks	Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, Executive Director, LKIIRSS
18:00	Networking Session