The Brilliant & Resilient Photo Exhibition was to celebrate the power of women with disabilities. The international traveling exhibit featured portraits and vignettes of
30 women activists with disabilities from around the world. The exhibition was a space to promote networking and partnerships between women leaders
with disabilities and human rights, development, and government agencies. The photo exhibition was opened by Ms. Manique Gunaratne from The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon and Ms. Susan Dunn from MIUSA. Ms. Simring Singhe, Country Director ILO (International Labour Organisation), Mr. Isuru Thilakawardane, Chair Person of Employers’ Network on Disability and Deputy Director General of The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon were the special invitees at the event. WILD women delivered their powerful statements at the photo exhibition.
Picture descriptions for vision impaired persons:
1 Photo and bio of Manique.
2 Susan presenting the Briliant and Reziliant book.
3 Ms. Simring Singhe lighting the oil lamp.
4 Ms. Simring Singhe, Susan and Ceres.
5 Manique and Ayasana.
6 Manique and Susan opening the photo exhibition.
7 Manique and Ms. Simring Singhe.
8 Manique speaking.
9 Manique with the portrait.
10 Photo exhibition.
11 Manique and Rama.
12 Samanthika, Sonali and Suranga.
Manique Gunaratne
Sub Committee Member of Policy Development Unit of Prime Minister’s Office on Vocational, Technical Training and Employment Forcusing on Persons with Disabilities
