A committee established to ensure the effective inclusion of gender issues in the peace process. The terms of reference for the committee will be formulated by the members at their first meeting. At the request of the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Norway has appointed Dr. Astrid N. Heiberg as an advisor.
First meeting:
5 & 6 March 2003
Members:
(GOSL)
Dr Kumari Jayawardena
Dr Deepika Udagama
Ms Kumuduni Samuel
Ms Faizoon Zakariya
Dr Fazeela Riyas
  (LTTE)
Ms Sivahimi Subramaniyam
Ms Renuga Sanmugaraja
Ms Mathimalar Balasingam
Ms Sridevy Sinnathampi
Ms Vasanthapireminy Samasundaram