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Major responsibilities

Formulation of policies, programmes and projects, monitoring and evaluation in regard to the subjects of women and children and those subjects that come under the purview of Institutions listed in Column II (Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau and National Committee on Women, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, National Child Protection Authority and Children’s Secretariat)
Adoption of measures for the advancement of women’s quality of life
Formulation and implementation of strategies for the enhancement of women’s participation and their representation in the sphere of decision making in public affairs and politics
Adoption of measures for empowerment of women with special focus on groups affected by conflict and poverty, and to ensure gender equality and equity
Implementation and strengthening of laws and policies for the prevention of women and child abuse
Formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for empowerment of women-headed households
Accomplishment of Millennium Development Goals
Implementation of the Women’s Charter
Formulation of policies and programmes on early childhood care and development aimed at bringing up a physically and mentally healthy child, coordination and liaison with provincial level committees, and monitoring of activities
Formulation and implementation of plans, programmes and projects to promote rights of vulnerable children in line with national policies and international standards, thereby ensuring equal opportunities for them
Implementation of the Children’s Charter
Implementation of the Sevana Sarana Foster-Parent Scheme
Matters relating to all other subjects assigned to Institutions listed in Column II
Supervision of the Institutions listed in Column II (Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau and National Committee on Women, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, National Child Protection Authority and Children’s Secretariat)