Srinithy Nandasekeran Honored with U.S. Embassy’s Women of Courage Award
Colombo, March 26, 2009: U.S. Ambassador Blake recognized Magistrate Srinithy Nandasekaran on 24 March as a South Asian Regional Finalist for the Secretary of State's Women of Courage Award. “Women of Courage” is an honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of State on women who demonstrate exceptional courage and leadership
[U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake presenting recognition to Magistrate Srinithy Nandasekaran]
In recognizing Ms. Nandasekaran, Ambassador Blake said, “Throughout her career as an attorney and magistrate, Srinithy has shown exemplary commitment and courage in the dispensation of justice to Sri Lankans of all ethnic groups, often while serving in the country’s most difficult conflict-torn areas.” Ambassador Blake noted especially Magistrate Nandasekeran's tireless efforts on behalf of Sri Lanka's children.
U.S. Embassies around the world annually select outstanding women leaders to receive “Women of Courage” recognition. This year, U.S. Embassies worldwide nominated over 80 exceptional women by for their extraordinary work in areas such as advancing human rights and advocating for the promotion of women’s issues. Srinithy Nandasekeran was a Regional Finalist for South Asia. The Secretary of State selected eight recipients to receive International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State in Washington, including women from Niger, Russia, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guatamela, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia.
[US Embassy Colmbo~Press Release]
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Congratulations to Ms.Nandasekaran on dispensing justice to the people of Sri Lanka. When the truth is taking a back seat in Sri Lanka We need more and more fearless Magistrates, Judges & Journalists. We do need a real Statesman to lead Sri Lanka at the earliest, to stop the crimes against Humanity.
Congratulations! Very well done indeed.
In this climate of impunity where senior government ministers to underworld gangsters would take your grandmother hostage if you don't accede to their demand or find against them, it takes extraordinary courage to deliver impartial justice, which goes to the heart of civilisation itself.
A wronged sense of justice where there is no further recourse to seek correction would invariably result in wronged parties seeking extra legal measures to take justice to their hand.
It is therefore absolutely vital for the democratic health of Sri Lanka you continue be courageous as you are and deliver impartial justice.
Very best of luck in the future! Keep up the good work.