Selyn Foundation champions menstrual dignity on international stage

SRI Lanka’s effective fight against period poverty was spotlighted on a global stage by the Selyn Foundation at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Nutrition (ICPHN 2025) held recently in India.

- 

The Selyn Foundation was the only Sri Lankan representation to be invited to speak at this international event, amongst an illustri ous lineup of 30 speakers consisting of leading experts and thought leaders from around the world. The conference theme was “From India to the World: Advancing Adolescent Health, Nutrition, and Well-being” resonating deeply within the global public health community and setting the stage for timely and transformative conversations.

On 14 October, Selyn Foundation’s #BleedGood Initiative Program Director Shanuki de Alwis, presented a compelling evidence-based case to a highly engaged and appreciative audience, about the Foundation’s ongoing work in Sri Lanka under the #BleedGood Initiative, facilitating climate-conscious menstural justice, which has seen significant and sustainable positive impact in the lives of communities, both urban and rural, in a short span of time.