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Selyn Foundation champions menstrual dignity on international stage
The Island
|October 25, 2025
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 last week in India.
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The Selyn Foundation was the only Sri Lankan representation to be invited to speak at this international event, amongst an illustrious lineup of 30 speakers consisting of leading experts and thought leaders from around the world. The conference theme was “From India to the World: Advan
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