Lalitha Ranjani Dedduwakumra
Colombo
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Sri Lanka
"With our rights slowly being upheld locally and internationally, my biggest goal is to further them by establishing a national level women’s rights conference and spread it across Sri Lanka. Our next step is to take that strength to the global stage."
"We are dedicated to secure women’s rights, workers’ rights, and human rights."
"We are dedicated to secure women’s rights, workers’ rights, and human rights."
I became a leader in the early 1990s after the textile factory where I worked closed, and many women lost their livelihoods. I began organising to fight for the rights and benefits that women workers deserve.
For thirty years, I have been committed to securing women’s rights, workers’ rights, and human rights, and strengthening women’s leadership in the labour movement. It’s my duty to continue this journey.
Because of my commitment to my role as a leader I faced the challenge of not having the time nor energy to develop my English and technical skills. Another challenge is navigating labour unions dominated by men.
Nevertheless we have come far, and I can guarantee that we are able to power through these challenges and win it all for our fellow women.
Meet The Photographer
Aki Peiris
Aki Peiris is a professional photographer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Beginning his career as an events and fashion photographer, Aki now specializes in portrait and wedding photography. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he is the founder and owner of Cloud Attic, one of the island’s leading portrait and wedding photography studios.
Beyond photography, Aki is an avid adventurer and musician. His time spent in nature and passion for music continuously inspire his creative journey. He believes that all forms of art are deeply connected to nature and strives to capture genuine emotion in every moment he photographs—creating images that tell powerful stories without words.
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