Sri Lanka
The tropical island of Sri Lanka lies off the southern tip of India. This beautiful island with beaches and historical monuments has for nearly two decades, been caught in a civil war.
Within Sri Lanka, we work in Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Galle, Trincomalle.
Disability Profile Sri Lanka
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Population: 19.4 million (UN, 2005)Capital: Colombo
Major Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
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As per ‘People with Disabilities 2001 Census of Population and Housing’ by Department of Census and Statistics -
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Total Sri Lanka Population
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17,557,341
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Total persons with disabilities
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274,711
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As % of total population (apprx)
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1.6%
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Nodal Government Ministry: Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Social Welfare
Disability Legislations
- Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, No.28 of 1996.
- Ranaviru Seva Act, 1999 (for armed forces)
- Promotion of Accessibility in the Physical Environment – December 1998
- Social Security Board Act No.17 of 1996 (to provide pension, insurance)
- Mental Health Act of Sri Lanka, 1873.
- Trust Fund Act for the Rehabilitation of the Visually Handicapped, 1992.