In conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

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May 27, 202653:14Science & Medicine

IDS was recently honoured to welcome the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya to mark the 60th anniversary of IDS. She shared her journey from her career as an academic and an activist before entering...

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