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18th October 2017
05:19pm BST

https://twitter.com/DilW/status/916016931316133888 The presenter and journalist began working in Irish media back in 2006 and has over time noticed many disparities between the most vulnerable of society and those who are often given a platform to speak.“My decade long show was axed just weeks after I publicly spoke out about a fellow presenter’s views on rape, I am determined more than ever to continue my work as a journalist and advocate for the voiceless in our society.
"It has always been my personal belief that equality for one person is equality for all and have always regarded my work more than just a job but my own civic duty to inspire positive social change one conversation at a time."
Wickremasinghe was highly praised for her decision not to broadcast her show, Global Village, following Geroge Hook's controversial comments on rape. In a statement, she said that she was looking forward to continuing her work "through different channels for change.""Over time I became acutely aware that Ireland wasn’t as fair and equal as I first imagined.
"I met many marginalized people unable to live an authentic life or live life to their full potential because of who they were, what they experienced or where they came from.”
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