2nd Lt. Maalathy honoured in Kilinochchi on International Women's Day

by Rukshana
Mar 11, 2024

To mark International Women's Day, the Kilinochchi District’s Women’s Front of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) organised an event to honour female Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and recognise the political and social work done by its membership.

Floral tributes were laid in honour of the memory of  2nd Lt. Maalathy, the first female fighter of the LTTE to sacrifice her life in the Tamil struggle for liberation. International Women's Day is marked annually on March 8 and celebrates women's achievements whilst also calling for equality as women still face discrimination because of their gender. 

Chairperson of the front Muralini Dhines organised the event while Vijarani Satheeshkumar graced the event as the chief guest. Member of Parliament S. Shritharan and other senior members like E. Saravanapavan, Shanthi Sriskandarajah, Madini Nelson, and Sasikala Raviraj were also present. Lalithakumari Sathyamurthy was honoured with the Mannin Madhavam award for 2024.

 

 

 

 

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