The Centre for Gender Equity and Equality, University of Jaffna in collaboration with the Indian Embassy, Divisional Secretariat Mullaitivu, Puthkkudiyiruppu Divisional Secretariat office, Mullaitivu District Secretariat office, and OfRR Ceylon celebrated Women’s Day 2024 on February 19th, 2024, Tuesday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Puthkkudiyiruppu. Main Funding for the event was provided by the Indian Embassy-Jaffna and OfERRCeylon. Mr. A. Umamaheswaran, the District Secretariat of Mullaitivu District, headed the event, while Professor S. Srisatkunarajah, the Vice-Chancellor of the university as chief guest and , Mr.S.Saimurali Indian Console General, Mr.S.Manoj Kumar Console graced the occasion as guest of honours . Guests were welcomed with the Kudamuthat kummi dance performed by Venavil Kalaimagal Kalamantra students. An entrepreneurial exhibition was inaugurated at the event to showcase the products of women entrepreneurs in the Mullaitivu district. A welcome dance was performed by Puthukkudiyirupu Central College students. Professor Mrs S. Shanmugathas, Director of the Center for Gender Equity and Equality at the University of Jaffna, extended a warm welcome to the guests and audience. Mr.S.Saimurali addressed a honourable speech to the Audience with the blessing words to the women in Mulaithivu District. Dignitaries addressed the gathering, followed by the significant ceremony honouring 25 women who were honoured ‘As successful women’, and their 25 male supporters were honoured with ‘the ‘Supportive Gentleman’ award.
Additionally, 20 elderly women were honoured with vouchers of 10,000 rupees each and women administrative officials were recognized at the event. The event featured cultural performances of the group dance by Iniyavalvu Illa (Disables) students, a solo song by S. Shivamany, Development Officer at the Puthukudiyirupu Divisional Secretariat office, and Kandariyapporul drama by the Mulliyavalia Iaylisai Nadaga Kalamantram. Finally, the event ended with a vote of thanks.
