The Faculty of Criminal Justice at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) proudly hosted the Asphaleia 2025 – Blue Umbrella Day Campaign on Violence Against Boys on April 28, 2025, marking a significant step in addressing the often-overlooked issue of violence against boys.
Organized in collaboration with the Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD), the event aimed to create awareness, foster dialogue, and advocate for stronger child protection frameworks. The campaign aligned with the global Blue Umbrella Day initiative, promoting the rights, safety, and dignity of boys.
👥 Discussion Panel
Moderator
🟦 Dr. Anusha Edirisinghe
Dean, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Panelists
🔷 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚
Ministry of Health
🔷 Ms. Champa Gunasekara
Chairperson, Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD)
🔷 Ms. Ayeshmantha Jayasekara
Manager – Child Rights Promotions, Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD)
🔷 Ms. Shiromi Samaraweera
Manager – Mobilisation and Campaign, Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD)
The event was generously funded by the Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD) and stands as a testament to KDU’s ongoing commitment to promoting justice, human rights, and academic engagement with real-world social challenges.
