~~~WHAT WE DO
~~~WHAT WE DO
Creating Spaces for Learning and Dialogue
Creating Spaces for Learning and Dialogue
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The Centre for Gender Studies organises and supports a wide range of events designed to promote awareness, knowledge sharing, discussion, and collaboration around gender equality and related social issues.
Through conferences, seminars, workshops, student activities, community programmes, and public events, the Centre creates opportunities for academics, students, practitioners, organisations, and communities to engage with important gender-related topics.
~~~EXPLORE OUR EVENTS
~~~EXPLORE OUR EVENTS
Our Event Programmes
Our Event Programmes
CGS Events
Explore workshops, seminars, awareness campaigns, training sessions, community outreach programmes, commemorative events, and other activities organised by the Centre.
Conferences
Bringing academics, researchers, practitioners, and communities together to exchange knowledge, present research, and discuss important gender and social issues.
Gender Club
Engaging students, children, and young people through awareness activities, educational programmes, creative learning, discussions, and community-focused initiatives.
~~~FEATURED EVENT
~~~FEATURED EVENT
Highlighted Event
Highlighted Event
15th Anniversary
15th Anniversary
The Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya (CGSUK), marked its 15th Anniversary on 14th August 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo, celebrating fifteen years of contribution to gender equity, equality, research, education, awareness and policy engagement in Sri Lanka.
Established in August 2011 under a University Council memorandum during the tenure of Prof. Sarath Amunugama as Vice-Chancellor, CGSUK became the first Centre for Gender Studies within the Sri Lankan university system.
~~~WHAT’S NEXT
~~~WHAT’S NEXT
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
LifeLink, in collaboration with the Gender Equity & Equality Club and the Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya, is organizing a blood donation programme on 15 October 2026 from 9.00 a.m. onwards at the University of Kelaniya. The initiative encourages members of the university community to register and contribute to saving lives through blood donation.
~~~EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
~~~EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Moments From Our Events
Moments From Our Events
~~~AREAS OF FOCUS
~~~AREAS OF FOCUS
Topics We Explore
Topics We Explore
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