Sri Lanka

Compared globally, Sri Lanka’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Sri Lanka, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 60 in 1995 to 71 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over 2003-2024 suggesting steady improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Sri Lanka is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility.

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