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.
Sri Lanka
Compared globally, Sri Lanka’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
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. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2006 (affecting 85% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2015 (affecting 5% of the population).
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