The Orientation program of the “Prevention and Empowerment” by the Community Brotherhood Organization with the aim of minimizing various forms of violence against women and girls in the gender-based society was held at The Lawn Reception hall, Negombo on January 21, 2025. Government officials from the Katana and Negombo Divisional Secretariat Divisions, officers from the Children and Women Bureau of the Negombo and Katana Police Stations, Katana and Negombo Medical Health Officers, the District Women's Development Coordinator, the District NGO Coordinator, the Legal Officer of the Negombo Legal Aid Commission, the Samurdhi Bank Managers, civil organizations and women leaders, participated for this program.