International Women’s Day 2024
March 19
BMICH, Colombo 07.
CPM Professional Women's Chapter
On 19th March 2023, The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka lit up BMICH, Colombo, with the spirit of International Women’s Day for the 4th consecutive year, 🎉 This year we embraced the theme “Invest in Women; Accelerate Progress,” aligning with UN Women’s global initiative to empower women worldwide. 🌍✊
👩💼 Organized by CPM Sri Lanka Professional Women’s Chapter, the event was a beacon of inspiration, focusing on “Elevate Her Today, For a Better Tomorrow.” 💪 Through a captivating keynote address and insightful panel discussions, we highlighted the crucial importance of empowering women and advancing gender equality for a brighter and more equitable future. 🌟
We were honored to have Ms. Jayomi Lokuliyana, Co-founder and CEO of Zmessenger, as our keynote speaker, along with esteemed panelists including Mr. Dian Gomes, Director International Boxing Association (IBA), Hon Consul General for Georgia, Prof. Yamuna Siriwardana, Chairperson of Academic Mentoring Programme at the University of Colombo, and Ms. Melody Wickramanayake, Vice President-Legal of National Development Bank and the moderator, Ms. Ruwaiha Razik, Deputy Chairperson, CPM Sri Lanka Professional Women’s Chapter. . 👏
🎭 The event was not just enriching but also entertaining, with performances by Sujatha Girl’s College, Colombo 05, and inspiring experience-sharing sessions by gold medalists of the “Young Woman Entrepreneurship Competition” organized for Musaeus College, Colombo, and a Mentee from the “Mentor Me” Programme. 🌟
💼 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our participants and sponsors, including National Development Bank PLC, Singer Sri Lanka PLC, and Huf & Dee by Nolimit, for their unwavering support. 🙏 Special thanks to Lanka Woman Magazine for being our printed media partner! 📰
🌟 Let’s continue to empower, inspire, and uplift women worldwide! Here’s to the International Women’s Day Celebrations 2025 and beyond! 🚀 #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #BrighterFuture #CPMSriLanka #IWD2023 🎉
