The early recognition of the crucial role women play in political and socio-e...

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"The early recognition of the crucial role women play in political and socio-economic development, amply warrants Sri Lanka's sense of pride with the world's first elected woman Prime Minister, the late Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike. Sri Lanka has been rated 16th in the World Gender Parity Index."

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