Srilanka, May 9 -- Upon the critical need to ensure a legally mandated 25% quota for women's representation in local government bodies, following the recent local authority elections, the Mannar Women's Development Federation sent an urgent letter to the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (EC). The letter, endorsed by over 30 ground level groups, outlines key concerns about compliance with the quota, highlights areas where gaps persist, and urges the Commission to take immediate steps to fulfill its legal obligations as per the 2017 amendment to the Local Authorities

Elections Act. The letter states that the Sri Lankan local authority elections has triggered the process of meeting the legally mandated 25% quota for women in seat allocati...