Center for Gender Studies
About Us
Welcome to the Center for Gender Studies (CGS) at the National Institute of Social Development (NISD), a dynamic hub dedicated to promoting gender equality, fostering awareness, and advancing cutting-edge research in gender studies. Explore with us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable academic community.
The Center for Gender Studies at NISD is committed to initiating and conducting initiatives that promote equity and disseminate quality research on gender issues. Our mandate includes conducting educational and training programs on gender studies and gender mainstreaming, with the option of awarding diplomas and degrees at all levels. We house a cutting-edge resource center on gender studies, providing expertise and advice on matters related to gender equality, equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Our Mission
At the Center for Gender Studies, our mission is to:
- Promote Equity: Initiate and conduct activities that promote equity within the academic community and beyond.
- Disseminate Quality Research: Conduct and disseminate quality research on gender issues, contributing to the broader field of gender studies.
- Educational and Training Programs: Conduct educational and training programs on gender studies and gender mainstreaming, offering diplomas and degrees at various levels.
- Resource Center: House a cutting-edge resource center on gender studies, providing a wealth of information for staff, students, and researchers.
- Expertise and Advice: Offer expertise and advice on matters related to gender equality, equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Policy Formulation: Contribute to the formulation, implementation, and updating of gender-related policies at NISD.
- Raise Awareness: Raise awareness on issues pertaining to gender equality and equity within the academic community and beyond.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a propertied Gender-based Resource Center for the NISD community. We strive to be the reference house, regularly updating our library, resources, and databases on gender studies in both hard and electronic formats. This will serve as a comprehensive resource center for staff, students, and researchers connected to the Center for Gender Studies at NISD.
Collaboration and Community
We encourage collaboration and engagement within the NISD community and beyond. The Center for Gender Studies is not just a hub for academic pursuits but a space that fosters dialogue, inclusivity, and understanding.
Staff
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Director Mrs. K.C.K. de Thabrew
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Adversary Committee (Internal) |
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Dr. Raveendra Withanachchci |
Director General (NISD) |
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Ms. Gowrry Wasudewan |
Director (Training Division) |
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Mr. M.S.M. Asmiyas |
Director (Research Division) |
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| Mr. V. Jeyaruban | Director (School of Social Work) | |
| Ms. Manjula Wijesekara | Director (Center for Quality Assurance) | |
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Adversary Committee (External) |
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Dr. Anusha Edirisinghe |
Director (Center for Gender studies – University of Kelaniya) | |
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Dr. Sepali Kottegoda |
Director Programmes, Women's Economic Rights and, Media at Women and Media Collective | |
| Dr. H.P.K.N. Hewawasam | Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura | |
| Mr. J.B. Sarath Patabedige | Director General (Planning and Monitoring – Ministry of Women, child affairs and Social Empowerment) | |
| Mr. Kapila Rasanayaka | Gender Consultant at Ministry of Agriculture | |
| Ms. Harshani Karunanayake | Project Coordinator (Center for Gender studies – University of Kelaniya) |