Write for Justice
Announcing the launch of our first-ever 'Write for Justice' zine, a compilation of articles by young female writers exploring social justice, conflict, and gender inequality across Sri Lanka.
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SISTERHOOD INITIATIVE
Building communities
one conversation at a time.
Sisterhood Initiative gives a voice to thousands of young women in Sri Lanka, creating safe spaces for dialogue, advocacy, and leadership.
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Our Mission What we do
Building Communities One Conversation at a Time
Sisterhood Initiative is a safe space, dedicated to understanding issues by Muslim women across Sri Lanka. We empower young women by creating safe spaces to have conversations about gender equality, human rights, and social justice.
Our Vision What we want
Recognize Sri Lankan Muslim Women as Important Stakeholders
To achieve this, we work towards creating safe spaces for Muslim young women and girls in Sri Lanka to come together to share experiences, engage in curated discussions and find a sense of community among each other.
Our Values What we strive for
The Pillars of Sisterhood
Safe Spaces to Share Experiences
To facilitate intra-faith & inter-faith dialogues and network-building among women in Sri Lanka.
Inspiring Female Leadership
To inspire leadership through volunteerism and mobilize young Muslim women to be active participants in decision making within their communities.
Raising Awareness
To protect and advocate for the rights of Muslim women in Sri Lanka.
SUCCESS
These numbers might not be able to paint the entire picture of our work, but it's one way to enjoy our progress — a small team!
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Our Work What we focus on
Learn More About Our Recent Projects
At Sisterhood Initiative, we work primarily on:
Interactive Dialogues Online and offline platforms (Webinars & Gatherings)
Capacity Building Workshops and training programs
Advocacy Communications campaigns for change
Supporting Survivors Connecting them to resource groups
Voices What people say
From Our Community
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Sisterhood Initiative gave me a safe space to speak about issues I never had the courage to raise before. It changed how I see myself as a young Muslim woman in Sri Lanka.
Updates Latest updates
News & Articles
Where are the Women in Sri Lanka’s History?
Exploring the glaring absence of women in Sri Lanka's historical narratives and museums, and the importance of acknowledging their trauma and contributions to social justice.
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Sisterhood Initiative celebrates three years
To commemorate three years since Sisterhood Initiative’s (SI) inception, -“Celebrating SI” was held on January, 2023.
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