This year's celebrations were held under the guidance of the Ministry of Women's Affairs on the theme "'A Better Country for Women ".

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Wickremasinghe said the violence and abuses against women should be eliminated and the government will take measures to bring and enact laws needed to protect women's rights before the next Women's Day.

He said the Minister of Women's Affairs Chandrani Bandara has been assigned the task to formulate such laws.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe in his message to mark the occasion said it is highly commendable the great contribution women make for the wellbeing of society on their roles as guardian angels of our future. They deserve well-earned praise for their dedication.