Results in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has made solid progress in improving the status, health and education of women following years of internal conflict and the lasting effects of the 2004 tsunami. It has seen dramatic reductions in maternal mortality, providing a model for other countries. Since 1969, UNFPA has partnered with Sri Lanka to improve access and availability of quality reproductive health services and information for women, men and young people.

Result achieved in 2024

1

Over 516,000 individuals across 12 districts and Export Processing Zones accessed sexual and reproductive health services

2

A comprehensive sexuality education guideline aligned with international standards was developed and submitted to the Ministry of Education for validation

3

Multi-sectoral National Action Plan to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Sri Lanka (2024–2028) and the Women Empowerment Act (No. 37 of 2024), which was approved by Parliament

4

13 shelters were equipped for sexual and gender-based violence survivors, Emergency Waiting Areas were installed in seven districts, and Mithuru Piyasa (Friendly Abode) clinics were upgraded

5

Sri Lanka Police developed a circular for establishing Emergency Waiting Areas providing safe spaces for survivors of gender-based violence

6

A Gender-Based Violence Safety Audit was developed to assess how to integrate prevention and response at evacuation centres during disasters

2022 Humanitarian results

57,669

Women assisted to deliver babies safely in UNFPA-supported facilities

180

People reached with GBV prevention, mitigation and response activities

114,719

People reached with SRH services

Sri Lanka Humanitarian Data

2024 Programme Results

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Sri Lanka 2024 Programme Activities data

Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
By 2025, the reduction in gender-based violence and harmful practices has accelerated
Total Spending:
$1,503,213
Implemented by:
NGO $1,035,503 (69%)
GOV $63,688 (4%)
UNFPA $404,023 (27%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (9%)
Non-core Resources (91%)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$209,550
Implemented by:
UNFPA $112,372 (54%)
NGO $82,932 (40%)
GOV $14,246 (7%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (10)
Non-core Resources (90)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$769,151
Implemented by:
UNFPA $36,389 (5%)
NGO $732,762 (95%)
Funded by:
Non-core Resources (100)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$23,365
Implemented by:
UNFPA $22,544 (96%)
GOV $821 (4%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (94)
Non-core Resources (6)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$78,059
Implemented by:
UNFPA $56,405 (72%)
NGO $324 (0%)
GOV $21,330 (27%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (74)
Non-core Resources (26)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$423,088
Implemented by:
UNFPA $176,313 (42%)
NGO $219,484 (52%)
GOV $27,291 (6%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (8)
Non-core Resources (92)
Ending preventable maternal deaths
By 2025, the reduction of preventable maternal deaths has accelerated
Total Spending:
$606,033
Implemented by:
UNFPA $554,870 (92%)
GOV $19,678 (3%)
NGO $31,485 (5%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (8%)
Non-core Resources (92%)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$244,686
Implemented by:
UNFPA $244,686 (100%)
Funded by:
Non-core Resources (100)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$24,528
Implemented by:
UNFPA $24,198 (99%)
GOV $331 (1%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (93)
Non-core Resources (7)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$25,201
Implemented by:
UNFPA $16,471 (65%)
NGO $131 (1%)
GOV $8,599 (34%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (67)
Non-core Resources (33)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$311,617
Implemented by:
UNFPA $269,514 (86%)
NGO $31,355 (10%)
GOV $10,748 (3%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (3)
Non-core Resources (97)
Ending the unmet need for family planning
By 2025, the reduction in the unmet need for family planning has accelerated
Total Spending:
$3,690,593
Implemented by:
GOV $105,262 (3%)
UNFPA $2,867,783 (78%)
NGO $717,548 (19%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (15%)
Non-core Resources (85%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$369,772
Implemented by:
UNFPA $111,194 (30%)
NGO $246,083 (67%)
GOV $12,495 (3%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (0)
Non-core Resources (100)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$32,182
Implemented by:
UNFPA $25,373 (79%)
NGO $6,809 (21%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (72)
Non-core Resources (28)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$362,402
Implemented by:
UNFPA $222,573 (61%)
NGO $139,830 (39%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (1)
Non-core Resources (99)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$491,517
Implemented by:
UNFPA $489,520 (100%)
GOV $1,997 (0%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (66)
Non-core Resources (34)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$216,727
Implemented by:
UNFPA $163,948 (76%)
NGO $790 (0%)
GOV $51,989 (24%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (76)
Non-core Resources (24)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$2,217,993
Implemented by:
UNFPA $1,855,176 (84%)
NGO $324,037 (15%)
GOV $38,781 (2%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (1)
Non-core Resources (99)
Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Total Spending:
$26,680
Implemented by:
UNFPA $26,680 (100%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (90%)
Non-core Resources (10%)
Improved programming for results
Improved programming for results
Total Spending:
$24,054
Implemented by:
UNFPA $24,054 (100%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Optimized management of resources
Optimized management of resources
Total Spending:
$2,626
Implemented by:
UNFPA $2,626 (100%)
Funded by:
Non-core Resources (100)
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Programme Documentation

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CPD Sri Lanka [2023-2027] (DP/FPA/CPD/LKA/10)
Cycle: 2023-2027
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CPD Sri Lanka [2018-2022] (DP/FPA/CPD/LKA/9)
Cycle: 2018-2022
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UNDAF Sri Lanka [2013-2017]
Cycle: 2013-2017
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CPAP Sri Lanka [2013-2017]
Cycle: 2013-2017
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CPD Sri Lanka [2013-2017] (DP/FPA/CPD/LKA/8)
Cycle: 2013-2017
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CPD Sri Lanka [2008-2012] (DP/FPA/DCP/LKA/7)
Cycle: 2008-2012
Technical notes and sources

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