Lawyer by Profession | Procrastinator by Choice
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Joined March 2017
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Nethmini Medawala retweeted
Day two of #PeacebuildingWeek, and conflict prevention can't wait!
That urgency was at the heart of the side event "Informing Policy and Practice: Evidence-Based Approaches to Prevention," hosted by @UKUN_NewYork and @KenyaMissionUN with @UNDP and @UNDPPA.
The discussion explored how evidence-based approaches help:
✅ Identify risks early
✅ Target what matters most
✅ Deliver real impact
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
We didn’t fight to work. Women have ALWAYS worked. We fought to get paid.
I’m pleased to share this, as I had the opportunity to contribute in a small way to the development of this report.
Climate change doesn’t affect everyone the same. For marginalized communities, it can deepen existing inequalities.
Explore the links between climate change, gender & security in #SriLanka 👉 bit.ly/4a42ckK
@UNSriLanka @UNDP @unwomenSriLanka @UNDPPA
#RightsJusticeAction #IWD2026
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
We welcome the Sri Lankan Government’s focus on humanitarian assistance grounded in @UN and intl. conventions, respecting its commitment to multilateralism, maintaining neutrality, and underscoring its dedication to peace @MFA_SriLanka
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
“Our position has been to safeguard our neutrality while demonstrating our humanitarian values. We do not believe that any civilian should die in wars. As a state, our approach is to value every human life as equal to our own. Our decisions have been taken accordingly.”
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
SL pol twitter about to become expert in law of the sea, search and rescue responsibilities, neutral country's treatment of rescued combatants of warring nations...
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
Please get back to doing puzzles, sudoku, board games, crosswords, word search. Read long novels and watch long form videos.
Seeing my students and even my age-mates uncomfortable being cognitively unentertained is... something. We’re losing patience with thinking deeply.
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
CEJ is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Rapporteur to support our upcoming events in Colombo in March and/or April.
Responsibilities include:
-Taking clear and structured notes during sessions
-Summarizing key discussions and recommendations
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
1/2 I am deeply honoured to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the All India Trinamool Congress @AITCofficial I am grateful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms. Mamata Banerjee @MamataOfficial for reposing her faith in me.
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
Applications for the UN International Law Fellowship Programme, to be held in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 29 June to 31 July 2026, are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is 30 March 2026. Additional information at: legal.un.org/poa/ilfp/
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
Do you remember the Meethotumulla Garbage dump that towered over Colombo? Here is what it looks like today! Proof that change can happen! every little step we take makes a massive difference further down the line.
do check out the full documentary for more.
Nethmini Medawala retweeted
Following a productive @UNDPPA electoral needs assessment mission, requested by @ECSriLanka, I met with the Elections Commission today, together with @UNDPSriLanka.
We discussed next steps and how @UNSriLanka can support efforts to strengthen democracy and electoral integrity.
