Policies

University Grants Commission Policies

1. Comm. Circular No. 919: Guidelines to be introduced to curb the menace of ragging in the Universities or Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs)
   (English / සිංහල / தமிழ் )
2. Comm. Circular No. 12/2019: Strategies/Actions to be implemented to combat Ragging & Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in state Universities and Higher Educational Institutes
   (English / සිංහල/ தமிழ்)
3. Comm. Circular No. 04/2020: Complaints on Ragging and Sexual and Gender based violence (SGBV) made by student and staff members to the Universities/Campuses/Institutes
   (English / සිංහල/ தமிழ்)
4. Comm. Circular No. 14/2022: Open and Equitable Access Policy for All Students in Higher Educational Institutions/Institutes
   (English / සිංහල/ தமிழ்)
5. Comm. Circular No. 02/2023: Common Directives / Guidance on non-Evidenced,Anonymous Complaints and Discontinuation of Investigations at Universities
   (English / සිංහල/ தமிழ்)
6. Comm. Circular No. 01/2025: Developing a Survivor Support System for Student Safety and Well-Being: Ensuring Gender Equity in Hostel Regulations and Safety of New Entrants
   (English / සිංහල/ தமிழ்)

University Policies

1. University of Colombo
   • Code of Sexual Harassment (2001)
   • Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Procedural Steps for Enforcement (2016)
2. Eastern University
   • By-law on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) (2016)
   • Policy Framework for Gender Equity / Equality (2016)
3. University of Jaffna - Policy Framework and By-Laws for Gender Equity / Equality
4. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka - Policy Framework For Gender Equity / Equality (2016)
5. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka - Policy Framework for Gender Equity / Equality (2016)
6. Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka - Policy Framework For Gender Equity / Equality (2016)
7. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
   • Ragging, Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy 2018
   • University Gender Equity and Equality Policy 2018
8. University of Sri Jayewardenepura - University Equality Policy (2020) (EN | SN)
9. University of Peradeniya - By-laws Promulgated under the Policy on Sexual or Gender-based Harassment and Sexual Violence University of Peradeniya
10. University of Kelaniya - Policy Framework for Gender Equity / Equality

National Policies

PROHIBITION OF RAGGING AND OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACT, No. 20 OF 1998 (English / Sinhala/ Tamil) ASSISTANCE TO AND PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME AND WITNESSES ACT, NO. 4 OF 2015 (English / Sinhala/ Tamil) ASSISTANCE TO AND PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME AND WITNESSES (AMENDMENT) ACT, NO. 27 OF 2017 (English / Sinhala/ Tamil) PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, No. 34 OF 2005 (PDVA) (English / Sinhala/ Tamil) Women's Charter (Sri Lanka) PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT, No. 22 OF 1995

International Standards

1. Beijing Deceleration and Platform of Action (1995)
2. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979)
3. Convention (No.100) concerning Equal Remuneration for Men and Women Workers for Work of Equal Value (1951)
4. Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (1949)
5. Convention on the Nationality of Married Women (1957)
6. Convention on the Political Rights of Women (1952)
7. Convention (N° 45) Concerning the Employment of Women on Underground Work in Mines of all Kinds (1935)
8. C156 – Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention (1981)
9. Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (1958)
10. Maternity Protection Convention (Revised) (2000)
11. Night Work (Women) Convention (Revised) (1948)
12. Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1999)
13. Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2003)
14. Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1999)
15. Recommendation concerning Equal Opportunities and Equal Treatment for Men and Women Workers with Family Responsibilities - International Labour Organization (1981)
16. Recommendation (N° 95) Concerning Maternity Protection (1952)
17. Recommendation (N° 13) Concerning Night Work of Women in Agriculture (1921)
18. Recommendation (N° 4) Concerning the Protection of Women and Children Against Lead Poisoning (1919)
19. Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (2015)
20. United Nations Millennium Development Goals (2000)
21. United Nations Resolution 1325 (2000)