SafeHerSpace is a safe, private place to find trusted GBV support, information and recovery resources in Sri Lanka.
No account needed. Explore anonymously.
If you have experienced gender-based violence, sexual violence, harassment or abuse, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. SafeHerSpace brings together information, recovery guidance and pathways to support services in Sri Lanka, so you can explore your options at your own pace.
You don't have to know exactly what you need before you begin. Choose what feels closest to what you're looking for.
Find counselling and mental health support services in Sri Lanka.
Find Mental Health Support →Explore general information about rights, legal support and available pathways.
Know Your Options →Explore community organisations and services that may be able to help.
Find Community Support →Learn about emotional wellbeing, recovery and finding support after violence.
Explore Recovery →Find safety information and verified emergency or support contacts.
Get Safety Information →That's okay. You can start by exploring your options.
Help Me Find a Starting Point →There is no single way to recover from sexual or gender-based violence. You may be looking for someone to talk to, practical assistance, legal information, or simply a place to understand what you're experiencing. SafeHerSpace helps you explore available support without telling you what you should do.
Explore counselling and other mental health support services in Sri Lanka.
Explore Mental Health Support →Learn about your options and find organisations offering legal information and assistance.
Explore Legal Support →Find community support services and organisations that may be able to help.
Explore Community Support →Learn more about recovery, emotional wellbeing and ways to seek support.
Explore Recovery Resources →Gender-based violence (GBV) can take many forms, including sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Understanding what GBV can look like—and knowing where support may be available—is an important part of creating safer pathways for survivors.
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Looking for information about sexual and gender-based violence, recovery, legal options, safety or support? Explore our collection of resources developed and curated to help you find reliable information and understand your options.
Guidance on emotional wellbeing and recovery.
General information about rights and available legal support.
Information to help you understand safety options and find verified support.
Guidance for friends, family and others supporting survivors.
You don't need to have all the answers. Learn how to listen, respond without judgement, respect their choices and help them find appropriate support.
SafeHerSpace is designed around survivor-centred, trauma-informed and privacy-conscious principles.
Service details are checked and reviewed before being listed.
We don't require you to create an account to explore support information.
Available in: English | සිංහල | தமிழ்
SafeHerSpace provides information and pathways—it doesn't tell you what you must do.
Explore information and support pathways in the language you're most comfortable using.
Start with whatever feels right for you.
If you are in immediate danger, visit our Safety page.
Optional and anonymous — no account, no personal details.