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House of Lords Hosts 5th International Conference on Paid Period Leave, Strengthening Global Call for Menstrual Dignity and Workplace Equality

London [UK]/ Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], May 29: The House of Lords in the UK Parliament hosted the 5th International Conference on Paid Period Leave on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, bringing together policymakers, community leaders, academics, health advocates, civil society organisations, and international delegates to discuss menstrual dignity, workplace inclusion, and gender equality. Organised by the Global South Corridor in partnership with Vishv Umiya Foundation (VUF), ECOF Enterprises, and MHM-KIT, the conference marked Menstrual Hygiene Day and attracted participants from the United Kingdom, India, Ghana, Nigeria, China, France, Spain, and several other countries.

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London [UK]/ Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], May 29: The House of Lords in the UK Parliament hosted the 5th International Conference on Paid Period Leave on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, bringing together policymakers, community leaders, academics, health advocates, civil society organisations, and international delegates to discuss menstrual dignity, workplace inclusion, and gender equality.

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