Estate women addicted to liquor: Minister

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said it was a matter of serious concern that a large percentage of women in the estate sector were addicted to liquor. Addressing an International Women’s Day ceremony at the

As a whole Sri Lankan women don’t drink or smoke

Badulla Postal Department auditorium, he stressed that all those concerned including

the women’s bureau and politicians should put their heads together and work out an effective programme to rid the estate sector women from such vices. The ceremony was organised by the Badulla Sri Lanka Freedom Party Women’s organisation.

He further said, “However, as a whole Sri Lankan women don’t drink or smoke compared to those in other Asian countries. Sri Lankan women always attempt to save their husbands from such bad habits. Drunkenness results in many crimes including gender violence and child abuse. Nowadays, parents should pay particular attention on providing protection to their children. The need to impose restrictions on recruiting women for Middle East employment is gathering momentum. It is now being considered by the

Sri Lankan woman always attempt to save their husbands from such bad habits. Drunkenness results in many crimes including gender violence and child abuse

government with an in-depth study on social issues that compelled women to depend on Middle East employment.” Child Protection Authority Vice Chairman Sujatha Kulatunga, General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Organisation and member of the western provincial council, Asoka Lankatilleka were present at the occasion.