A 60th anniversary tribute:
IPPF and the Family Health of Sri Lankans
This, probably, is a story that would have
unknowingly eclipsed in the minds of our historians, who chronicled
the past of the country into chapters and books. But it is factual,
epoch-making and has been responsible for guiding the destinies of a
large majority of Sri Lankan families at least for the past 50
years,
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The Lotus Heart
‘Emperor must die’
The emperor stared at him with a short-sighted
gaze. The soothsayer opted to ignore that gesture. Truth stands
whatever the reaction may be. The emperor was feeling lonely. He had
never felt this lonely. Conquering the whole world, he was always
flanked by his close associates.
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Child marriages: denying girls of life-improving opportunities
Recognizing the menace of child marriages, UNICEF
marks the inaugural International Day of the Girl Child by bringing
to the forefront the gross realities of this practice and its
appalling impact on the lives of millions of girls around the world,
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International Coconut Day and its relevance to Sri Lanka
International Coconut Day was declared in 1998 at
the 25th ministerial meeting of the Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC),
an inter-governmental body established in 1969. APCC has 17 member
countries and Sri Lanka also a pioneer member. As per the
declaration 'The International Coconut Day' falls on September 2.
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