šŸŒ Selyn Foundation Spotlights SL's Climate-Conscious Menstrual Justice Fight Globally

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• The Selyn Foundation was the only Sri Lankan representative invited to speak at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Nutrition (ICPHN 2025) in India. • Program Director Shanuki de Alwis presented the successful #BleedGood Initiative, showcasing Sri Lanka's evidence-based efforts to achieve "climate-conscious menstrual justice." • The presentation, 'Adolescents, Access and Awakenings,' detailed the initiative's unique multi-stakeholder approach, which combines Femme-Care reusable menstrual products with vital education and awareness. • Key outcomes highlighted include significant, sustainable positive impact by reducing environmental harm, lowering long-term costs, and improving adolescent health and psychosocial outcomes (e.g., school attendance) compared to single-use disposables. • The model emphasizes fostering climate-conscious behavior, illustrating how reusable solutions offer a critical intersectional opportunity for public health and environmental action.

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