In 2007 Damrivi published and launched a book , Violence Against Women – A Buddhist Perspective in Sinhala and English at the Central Bank Auditorium in Anuradhapura to coincide with the 16 day activism organized by UNFPA to prevent Gender Based Violence ( GBV). This was followed with two functions in Colombo and Asgiriya, Kandy as an Awareness Programme and an appeal to the Maha Sangha to intervene to prevent GBV.

Damrivi Foundation was engaged by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to publish a hand book on the situation of gender based violence in Sri Lanka , its adverse consequences on health and well being of families and communities and how gender issues can be addressed through the Buddhist Philosophy and to seek the intervention of the members of the Maha Sangha to prevent gender based violence.
UNFPA has partnered many faith based organizations in the field of Reproductive Health and gender issues such as maternal health, HIV/AIDS etc. This is the first time UNFPA has collaborated with a Buddhist Organization for this purpose.

The book was authored by Dr. Lakshmen Senanayaka MBBS FRCOG MA, a gynecologist , who at the time of publication of the book was the President of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Sri Lanka . He is also a specialist in Buddhist Philosophy and holds a Masters Degree in Buddhist Studies offered by the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies , University of Kelaniya.The book was made available to Damrivi in draft format and was finalized edited and published under the title ‘Violence Against Women – A Buddhist Perspective’ and in Sinhala , kanta hinsanaya bodu asin. The book contain a vivid description of various forms of violence against women found in Sri Lanka together with statistics about its occurrences and how these issues can be and have been addressed in Buddhist Philosophy. The book recognizing the role of the Maha Sangha for their leadership and guidance of society in diverse crisis situations throughout the history of the country , whether man made or natural disasters and respectfully appeals to the members of the Maha Sangha to intervene to prevent gender based violence in the country. The book also aims at making the members of the Maha Sangha aware of the seriousness of this problem in Sri Lanka. The Book was translated in to Sinhala language by Mr. Sanath Nanayakkara , the former editor of the Buddhist Encyclopedia. Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne MA, Ph.D , Chairman of Damrivi Foundation, Dr. Lakshmen Senanayake MBBS,FRCOG, MA, author of the Book, , Mr. Sanath Nanayakkara , Mrs.Yuki Sirimane MA,Attorney -at- Law, Solicitor , Director Operations of Damrivi , and Ms Malathi Weerasooriya MSc , Acting Representative of UNFPA in Sri Lanka, served in the editorial committee.

The Book Launch was held on 7th December 2007 from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Central Bank at Anuradhapura . Anuradhapura was selected considering the significantly higher violence rate recorded from this district in the field surveys carried out . The function was presided by Nuwara Kalaviye Pradana Sanghanayaka, the Chief Incumbent of the Swarnamali Maha Chaithya, Most Venerable Pallegama Siri Sumana Rathanasara Hemarathana Thero. The Keynote Address was delivered by Emeritus Professor in Buddhist Philosophy, Prof. P.D. Premasiri Ph.D.

Over hundred monks including distinguished and senior members of the Sangha community from Anuradhapura district participated in the ceremony. The welcome address was delivered by Damrivi trustee and Director General of the Civil security Department , Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara. Addressing the gathering which was over 150 including Buddhist nuns and lay invitees, he stressed the potential for the Maha Sangha to intervene to prevent violence against women. Highlighting their role throughout the history in crisis intervention he respectfully appealed to them to intervene and actively participate to prevent same. Ms Malathi Weerasooriya, the acting representative of UNFPA in Sri Lanka addressed the gathering and presented the objectives of UNFPA in initiating and sponsoring this project .The author Dr. Lakshmen Senanayaka making a presentation explained the background that lead to his writing this book and as a gynecologist working closely with women subject to various forms of violence he explained the true situation in the country with regard to violence against women and its health , social, psychological and other consequences. Prof. Premasiri highlighted the Buddhist philosophical outlook with regard to attitude towards women and stressed that there is no justification in Buddhism for violence against women in any form or degree what so ever. The Keynote speaker and the author of the book were introduced to the gathering by Damrivi trustee and its Director Operations, Mrs Yuki Sirimane and the Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa of Cancer hospital , Maharagama. Copies of the book were offer