About Us
Our Motto
"Unity and Service""Education is character, Service is Divine, Unity is Peace, Divine Service and Peace leads to Harmony"
Our Vision
"To develop a strong group of Women Lawyers to actively contribute for the administration of justice and equality in protecting the interest and rights of women."Our Mission
- To strengthen the Women Lawyers to become leaders in the legal profession and community
- To facilitate and support in the creation of an equitable justice system to improve relations between the legal profession and the public
- To promote and protect the interest and rights of women
- To encourage a spirit of friendship and mutual support among the members
- To create a networking forum for personal and professional development of the women lawyers
- To promote and foster friendship and understanding among women lawyers of the world and other international professional bodies of women.
Current President
Mrs. Shiranthi Gunwardena
grant of a block of land to SLWLA
His Excellency the President Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksha has granted a block of land to SLWLA, at Mihidu Mawatha, Colombo 12, during the period of Ms. Chaturika Wijesinghe’s presidency,All the Committee members were participated for the aforesaid event at Temple Trees, Colombo 03.
Unfortunately, we were unable to initiate the constructions of the office premises of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association due to lack of financial resources. We invite donors and their contributions to fulfill our goals.
Official Bank Account No: 063020037478 - Hatton National Bank - Hulftsdorp Branch
Special Moments
Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe (President 2008/2010) with the First Lady, madam Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa, at Bodhirukkarama temple, Colombo 12, at the ceremony held in lieu of the Womens’ Day celebrations in March 2010.
Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe (President 2008/2010) and the Committee, handing over a token of appreciation to the Chief Justice (then), Mr. Sarath Nanda Silva, PC in the year 2010.
Elected president(2010) Ms. Ridmika Dep (Middle) with Previous past presidents, Ms. Pushpa Nanayakkara, Ms. Padma De Silva, Ms. Indira Samarasinghe(PC), Ms. Chinthamani Balalle, Ms. Sita Wijayawardane and Ms. Surangani Joseph.
Committee 2010/2011
Seated from the left:
Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe (Past President), Ms. Jayanka Kahawevithana (Assistant Treasurer), Ms. Pramuditha Senaratna (Treasurer), Ms. Yamuna Gunasekara (Co Vice President), Honorable Judge Kumuduni Wickramasinghe (Patron), Honorable Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, Ms. Ridmika Dep (President), Ms. Bearney Alwis(Co Vice President), Ms. Sandya Thalduwa (Secretary), Ms. Sagala Abhayawickreme (Assistant Secretary), Ms. Indira Samarasinghe(Past President).
Standing from the left:
Ms. Pushpa Rupasinghe, Ms. Biyanka Jayasuriya, Ms. Hemamala Kumari, Ms. Nadeera Bogahadeniya, Ms. Imali Weerasinghe, Ms. Yasasri Nanayakkara, Ms. Priyanka Jayamanna, Ms. Purna Senaratna, Ms. Shamika De Silva, Ms. Chandrani Ranawaka, Ms. Sharmaine Madurasinghe, Ms. Sithara Meemanage, Ms. Swarna Jayaweera, Ms. Earandathi Kuruppu.
Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe (Past President), Ms. Jayanka Kahawevithana (Assistant Treasurer), Ms. Pramuditha Senaratna (Treasurer), Ms. Yamuna Gunasekara (Co Vice President), Honorable Judge Kumuduni Wickramasinghe (Patron), Honorable Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, Ms. Ridmika Dep (President), Ms. Bearney Alwis(Co Vice President), Ms. Sandya Thalduwa (Secretary), Ms. Sagala Abhayawickreme (Assistant Secretary), Ms. Indira Samarasinghe(Past President).
Standing from the left:
Ms. Pushpa Rupasinghe, Ms. Biyanka Jayasuriya, Ms. Hemamala Kumari, Ms. Nadeera Bogahadeniya, Ms. Imali Weerasinghe, Ms. Yasasri Nanayakkara, Ms. Priyanka Jayamanna, Ms. Purna Senaratna, Ms. Shamika De Silva, Ms. Chandrani Ranawaka, Ms. Sharmaine Madurasinghe, Ms. Sithara Meemanage, Ms. Swarna Jayaweera, Ms. Earandathi Kuruppu.
Committee 2008/2009
Committee 2007/2008
Committee 2005/2006
Recent Events
Today's Challenges in Notarial Practice
The workshop done on 26th April, 2024 titled "Today's Challenges... Read More
~ April, 2024
61st Annual General Meeting Of SLWLA
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held its 61st Annual General Meeting... Read More
~ January, 2021
Awareness on Violence against Women and Girls and Prevention of Drug Abuse
SLWLA organised an awareness programme... Read More
~ March, 2024
Commeration Of International Women’s Day
The Seminar held on March 15th, 2024, to commemorate International Women’s Day... Read More
~ March, 2024