Center for Gender Studies

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ABOUT US

The Center for Gender Studies at NISD is committed to initiating and conducting initiatives that promote equity and disseminate quality research on gender issues. Our mandate includes conducting educational and training programs on gender studies and gender mainstreaming, with the option of awarding diplomas and degrees at all levels. We house a cutting-edge resource center on gender studies, providing expertise and advice on matters related to gender equality, equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Vision

To be a transformative force for gender equality, fostering a just and inclusive society where all genders can thrive.

Mission

Our vision is to be a propertied Gender-based Resource Center for the NISD community. We strive to be the reference house, regularly updating our library, resources, and databases on gender studies in both hard and electronic formats. This will serve as a comprehensive resource center for staff, students, and researchers connected to the Center for Gender Studies at NISD.

STAFF

Adversary Committee (Internal)

	Dr. Raveendra Withanachchci	Director General (NISD)
	Ms. V. Vasudevan	Additional Director General (covering) Director (Training Division),
	Mr. M.S.M. Asmiyas	Director (Research Division)
	Mr. V. Jeyaruban	Director (School of Social Work)
	Ms. Manjula Wijesekara	Director (Center for Quality Assurance)

Adversary Committee (External)

	Prof. E.A.D. Edirisinghe	Head of the Department, Department of Criminology, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University
	Dr. Sepali Kottegoda	Director Programmes, Women’s Economic Rights and, Media at Women and Media Collective
	Dr. H.P.K.N. Hewawasam	Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
	Mr. J.B. Sarath Patabedige	Director General (Planning and Monitoring – Ministry of Women, child affairs and Social Empowerment)
	Mr. Kapila Rasanayaka	Gender Consultant at Ministry of Agriculture
	Ms. Harshani Karunanayake	Project Coordinator (Center for Gender studies – University of Kelaniya)