The Demography Department of Colombo University recently celebrated its 50th anniversary by celebrating World Population Day Celebration 2023 in collaboration with the UNFPA and the Population Association of Sri Lanka under the theme “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World’s Infinite Possibilities”.
Colombo University Acting Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. Lasantha Manawadu, UNFPA Sri Lanka Acting Country Representative Sharika Cooray, Head, Department of Demography, Prof. Manori K. Weeratunge and Population Association of Sri Lanka President Prof. Sunethra Perera were present.
Making the keynote speech on the topic ‘Healthy Lifestyles for Well-being and Happiness’, Dr. Shreenika De Silva Weliange, of Colombo University’s Department of Community Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, emphasized how good health and well-being direct all nations to lead a happy life which indirectly makes more awareness about health rights.
Colombo University Department of Demography Head Prof. Manori K. Weeratunga and Senior Lecturer Dr. Kumudika Boyagoda also spoke at the event.
Ananda Kannangara