Centre for Women’s Research [CENWOR]

225/4, Bernard Soysa Mawatha (Kirula Road), Colombo 5
+94112369530
http://cenwor.lk/cenwor-library-material/
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am-4pm

The CENWOR library is a repository for feminist material on Sri Lanka. Their holdings include rare pamphlets and manifestos, multimedia material including documentaries, short films, video clippings/ trailers, audio recordings, and photographs. The collection includes academic books on South Asia and gender, bibliographies, monographs and training manuals.
CENWOR’s Study Series can be accessed at http://cenwor.lk/category/study-series
There is also an AISLS guide to CENWOR library and publications (2014) : https://www.aisls.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Guide-to-the-CENWOR-Library-and-Publications.pdf

  • Reference only.
  • No fee.
  • Letter of introduction not required.
  • Contact librarian before visiting.
  • On site electronic catalogue.
  • Wifi access.
  • Printing and photocopy services available.
  • Referencing and referral services.

Collection strengths: Gender, Human Rights