Strengthening women’s economic resilience: Japan and UN Women support women entrepreneurs in Mannar

IN a continued effort to foster women’s economic empowerment, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Minister/Deputy Head of Mission Kamoshida Naoaki visited women entrepreneurs in Mannar District who have been supported through the project 'Pathways to Peace: Realising the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security in Sri Lanka.

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The project, implemented by UN Women in partnership with Chrysalis and with generous support from the Government of Japan, has been making significant progress in strengthening women-led businesses across conflict-affected areas, namely Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Mannar and Mullaitivu. With the assistance of $1.7 million by the Government of Japan, approximately 500 women entrepreneurs have successfully enhanced their capacity through a series of trainings in business planning, fin