02/04/2024
While menstruation is a natural and universal experience for millions of people, the workplace environment often fails to adequately address the unique needs and challenges associated with it. Access to affordable and hygienic menstrual products is a basic necessity, yet many individuals in the workplace struggle to access these products. The menstrual equity gap is further compounded by intersecting factors such as gender identity, socioeconomic status, and cultural background. By delving deeper into these challenges, we can gain a better understanding of the systemic issues at play and identify opportunities for meaningful change. It's time to move beyond surface-level discussions and address the root causes of the menstrual equity gap in workplace environments.
This issue of She Matters is a special issue on the theme “Period Positive Workplace Initiative Supporting Gender Equality by building Menstrual Equity”. We are thrilled to announce the launch of Period Positive Workplace Initiative in Pakistan, a groundbreaking effort aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusivity through the lens of menstrual equity. This issue includes interview of the team behind Period Positive Workplace Initiative including experts from PSI Europe, The Policy Project and Days for Girls. This issue discusses the uncared cost of menstruation at workplaces in developed and developing countries. The issue also highlights the state of menstrual health and stigma. The issue discusses how Fempure is advocating for Menstrual Health and Hygiene in Pakistan. Moreover, this issue also reveals how educational games can act as effective tools for Menstrual Awareness for Adolescents.
