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Wimala de Silva | |
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| Born | 2 June 1920 Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 15 April 2007 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Ceylon University of Sri Jayawardenepura |
| Occupation(s) | social activist, educationist |
| Known for | first Sri Lankan female University chancellor, founding principal of Devi Balika Vidyalaya |
| Spouse | Luxman de Silva |
| Awards | Deshabandu (1986) |
Deshabandu Wimala de Silva (2 June 1920 – 15 April 2007) was a prominent Sri Lankan educationist and social activist.[1] She was a former chancellor of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura and founding principal of Devi Balika Vidyalaya, which is now regarded as one of the leading national schools in Sri Lanka.[according to whom?] During her lifetime, she was widely known for her research and efforts on raising issues and concerns regarding the gender inequality in Sri Lanka.
- ^ "Legacy of Wimala de Silva". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 October 2019.