Regional advocacy group PAN Asia Pacific (Pesticide Action Network) congratulated Sri Lanka on Wednesday for winning the Future Policy Special Award 2021 in relation to two policies that have led to the banning of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) used in suicide cases through pesticide poisoning. The Award—often referred to as the ‘Oscar on Best Polices’—celebrates the most … Continue reading Sri Lanka Wins Policy Oscar as Ban on Agrochemicals Leads to Massive Drop in Suicide Rates