{"id":1629,"date":"2022-03-25T16:10:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T16:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.topic.lk\/?p=1629"},"modified":"2022-03-25T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T16:10:55","slug":"leading-liyo-continues-to-inspire-women-to-be-tomorrows-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/1629\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Leading Liyo\u2019 continues to inspire women to be tomorrow\u2019s leaders<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Special panel discussion on gender equality<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Celebrating the cultural, social, economic, and political achievements and contributions of all women in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently carried out its panel discussion themed \u201cGender Equality for a Future-Ready Sri Lanka\u201d under its women empowerment initiative \u201cLeading Liyo\u201d. In line with the institute\u2019s vision, SLIM embarked on the initiative \u201cLeading Liyo\u201d with the objective of accelerating economic participation of women in Sri Lanka, and this is the third consecutive year of this successful initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

The panel consisted of University of Sri Jayewardenepura Head of the Department of Chemistry Prof. Nilwala Kottegoda, Dialog Axiata Group Chief Customer Officer and SLASSCOM Chairperson Ms. Sandra De Zoysa, IAS Holdings Group Managing Director Ms. Tania Polonnowita Wettimuny, and MAS Holdings Head of Women\u2019s Empowerment, Advocacy, and Code of Conduct Ms. Thanuja Jayawardene. The discussion was moderated by Clootrack Labs Country Head \u2013 Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Pakistan Dr. Rohantha Athukorala.<\/p>\n

Despite many efforts over the years, from education to employment, a significant gender inequality exists that demands continuous attention. Born out of this, Leading Liyo seeks to fill the existing gender gap by providing a platform to discuss pressing economic and social matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cGender inequality comes at a significant price in any country looking to achieve sustainable economic and social development. The solution to this is women empowerment. Through the Leading Liyo initiative, SLIM aims to help women break barriers and engage in an active leadership role. I believe Sri Lanka is certainly on the right track to empowering women\u2019s participation in building a Future-Ready Sri Lanka. It is our ambition to work together to make sure these efforts are carried to the next generations that will take the future of this country forward,\u201d shared SLIM President Ms. Thilanka Abeywardena.<\/p>\n

The Leading Liyo initiative aims to bridge the gender gap in the corporate world and promote gender equality at workplaces. This initiative encourages women to move forward and take on the leadership mantle. When it comes to breaking workplace gender barriers, giving equal opportunities for career women is important, as it will put businesses on the fast-track to gender parity. Leading Liyo inspires women to shatter glass ceilings and creates awareness about the significance of workplace gender equality.<\/p>\n\n\n