Sri LankaMember of ParliamentSamagi Jana BalawegayaCentral Province · Matale DistrictMember of Parliament
Rohini Kumari Wijerathna
Profile
Rohini Kumari Wijerathna is a Sri Lankan politician and academic serving as a Member of Parliament for the Matale District. First elected in 2015, she has established herself as a prominent advocate for women's empowerment, LGBT rights, and education reform. A member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), she currently serves as the Chairperson of the Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya, the party's women's wing. Recognized for her legislative work and commitment to social justice, she was awarded Parliamentarian of the Year (Female) in 2022.
Details
- Born
- 1971-12-12 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Matale, Sri Lanka
- Education
- Laggala Pallegama Central College, Sri Sanghamiththa Girls College, Swarnamali Girls College
- Career
- Educator, Teacher trainer