Global ‘Period Positive Workplace’ Accreditation launching in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s private sector will be introduced to the globally recognised Period Positive Workplace (PPW) accreditation — an international framework designed to advance menstrual wellbeing, equity, and dignity for all menstruating employees. Currently, over 400 companies in 48 countries are PPW certified.

Selyn Foundation, the Sri Lankan partner for PPW will host the virtual launch with an exclusive webinar on the 3rd of December at 4:30pm IST on Zoom. The launch will feature an impactful panel of speakers – Diana Thompson Nelson, Global Lead for Period Positive Workplace; Selyna Peiris, Chief Growth Officer at the Selyn Group of Impact Companies; and Janani Wijetunge, Head of Programmes & Governance at the UN Global Compact Network in Sri Lanka. The session brings together global expertise and local leadership to help Sri Lankan companies advance their policies towards gender inclusion, employee wellbeing, and sustainability efforts within the workplace.

The online panel discussion will provide an essential introduction to the PPW accreditation for corporate leaders, HR professionals, inclusion advocates, and sustainability practitioners seeking structured, research-backed pathways to enhance menstrual health inclusion as part of their ESG and DEI commitments.

👉 Register here — Limited spots available:
 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LiZXqFriRaS-gok1PuPPag

Why Period Positive Workplaces Matter for Sri Lanka

Menstrual health is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in workplace wellbeing, productivity, and gender equity. As Sri Lanka’s private sector continues to invest in employee welfare and sustainability, PPW accreditation offers a structured, research-backed pathway to foster safer, fairer, and more supportive environments for menstruators.

Adopting a period-positive workplace approach has shown significant impact globally, including:

• Reduced absenteeism and improved attendance
• Higher productivity and focus during work hours
• Improved employee satisfaction and retention, especially among women
• Enhanced ESG/DEI performance, supported by measurable social impact data
• Reduced waste, driven by reusable product adoption and education
  
  

The 2025 Period Positive Workplace Impact Report demonstrates clear outcomes:

• 63% of employees reported higher productivity
• 51% of workplaces observed better attendance
• 93% experienced greater peace of mind around periods
• Over 60% of managers witnessed improved menstrual health awareness and stronger workplace culture
  
  

“It’s not just about products—it’s systemic change for dignity, equity, and culture.”
 — Global PPW Manager

An Opportunity for Sri Lankan Companies to Lead

Menstrual health inclusion remains an under-addressed dimension of workplace wellbeing. By adopting the PPW framework, Sri Lankan companies can:

• Strengthen gender equity efforts
• Advance holistic employee wellbeing
• Build a healthier, more respectful work culture
  Align with at least 7 UN SDGs, including Health (3), Gender Equality (5), and Decent Work (8)
  Demonstrate leadership in sustainability and social responsibility
  Generate data-backed impact for corporate reporting and storytelling
  
  

As the private sector increasingly complements public sector efforts in advancing women’s health, PPW accreditation offers a globally recognised pathway to meaningful change.

About the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Accreditation

The Period Positive Workplace is a global accreditation programme that helps organisations create menstrual-supportive work environments through education, policy transformation, product access, impact measurement, and organisational culture change.
 It provides companies with a structured roadmap to embed menstrual wellbeing into workplace systems — enabling dignity, inclusion, and equity for all menstruating employees.

Learn more at: www.periodpositiveworkplace.org

About Selyn Foundation and #BleedGood

Established in 2009, the Selyn Foundation is associated with Selyn Enterprises – Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest fairtrade social enterprise with a legacy in empowering women. The Foundation’s flagship initiative –#BleedGood – is a multi-stakeholder movement that focuses on climate-conscious menstrual dignity, with a mission to tackle period poverty by providing communities and organisational partners with sustainable solutions; namely, medical-grade reusable products, menstrual health awareness, climate education and advocacy led by experts, supported by a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation model to inform policymaking.

Press Contact :

Narthanie Serasinghe – Manager Communications, Selyn Foundation

E: comms@selynfoundation.org

M : +94764225093