NLEAP is a Government of Canada supported project designed to respond to the GoSL’s goal to protect and promote the language rights of all its citizens and s
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National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
The train-the-trainer model enables instructors to build capacity within respective sectors.
Recently our @canadadev-funded @nleaplk trained participants on critical components of building reconciliation, #social #inclusion and respect for #diversity through #languages.
National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
Great to meet with Sabaragamuwa University to hear their success with the BA in Translation Studies under @nleaplk, plus future opportunities in trilingual (Sinhala-Tamil-English) translation and interpretation for 🇱🇰
#languagesequality #languagerights
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The #TrainingofTrainersWorkshop for #Language Sector #GEWEFocalPoints, equipping them to deliver training on; key concepts of #sex&gender, #equity&equality, #socializing&stereotyping; the nexus between #LanguageRights&GEWE; & #GBAPlus.
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National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
1/2 Two days of productive deliberations at the #NLEAP symposium, sharing valuable lessons learned and exploring innovative ways to implement #SriLanka’s Official Languages Policy in the future.
ALT Panelist at the podium addressing the participants
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ALT Canadian Head of Cooperation addressing the participants.
National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
2/2 The #OLP is a central piece to reconciliation, healing and prosperity for all Sri Lankans. #socialcohesion #languagerights
National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
“Belonging is the true objective of social cohesion and reconciliation.” – Project Director Veena Verma shares insights at the symposium, underway to mark the conclusion of the @nleaplk project. Veena also serves as the Human Rights, Gender & Governance Advisor. @mtl_veena
National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
What do you envision as progress in #languageequality and #socialcohesion in 🇱🇰? What will you do today to see what you would like to see happen? Work to make your most ambitious and pragmatic visions a reality! #NLEAPsymposium @nleaplk @CanHCSriLanka
"What do you envision as progress in Language Equality and Social Cohesion? What will you do today to see what you would like to see happen? Work to make your most ambitious and pragmatic visions a reality!" Challenging closing remarks by @lindaehrichs @CanHCSriLanka
"Let’s use insights gained through the technical NLEAP to protect the rights of our citizens. Lets build reconciliation. Join hands with us to build one nation that is prosperous for all our citizens."Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon
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ALT Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon | Additional Secretary – Public Service Reforms and National Languages Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government
"Belonging - the true objective of social cohesion & reconciliation."
Its been two days of thought provoking discussions & presentations reflecting key learnings & milestones of NLEAP#. Sharing Symposium highlights and key takeaways - Veena Verma
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"Language means mutual communication & understanding. Mutual understanding leads to social cohesion & tolerance which leads to peace & reconciliation."
Mr. Ameer Ajward, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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"Language is also an inalienable right of the people." Honourable Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena calls for speedy implementation of Sri Lanka's #OfficialLanguagesPolicy.
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Happening now!!! Session 4 | Translation and Interpretation: Increasing Access to Services in Language of Choice Presentations and Discussions youtube.com/live/d8vBtwTN024…
BA in Translation offered at 4 state universities 'laying a foundation to fill a vacuum in the nation for academically qualified translators ... 140 students enrolled in the programme signify the growing demand for the programme"
Dr. Premakumara, UGC
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NLEAP සම්මන්ත්රණය. NLEAP கருத்தரங்கம். The NLEAP Symposium.
Happening Now!! Day 2. Join the conversation now youtube.com/live/d8vBtwTN024…
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National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
Kudos @nleaplk for groundbreaking work at the nexus of #languagerights & #genderequality in 🇱🇰 incl research by cshr.cmb.ac.lk supported by 🇨🇦. Just a first step in understanding #intersectionality and all women have to offer to realize #languageequality
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National Languages Equality Advancement Project retweeted
Assuring #languagerights in multi-ethnic and multicultural societies such as #Canada and #SriLanka provides minority communities respect for their language, culture, and ethnic and religious identities. Thank you @nleaplk!
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NLEAP සම්මන්ත්රණය. NLEAP கருத்தரங்கம். The NLEAP Symposium.
දැන් සිදුවෙමින් පවතී! இப்போது நடக்கிறது! Happening Now!’
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Happening Now!
Selected Experts from Canadian Counter Part Institutions sharing experiences on Bilingualism and Biculturalism.
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Prof. Rose Wijeyesekera sharing key findings of the seminal research by The Center for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) "Reflections on the nexus between Gender Equality Women's Empowerment: Perspectives from Sri Lanka' that was supported by NLEAP.
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