Recently, menstruation has attracted attention as an important public health issue, resulting in the proliferation of new research, programs, and policies aimed at tackling menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) challenges faced by girls, women, and others who menstruate. Advocates are directly combating ongoing menstrual stigma and calling for an end to period poverty. We will review cutting edge menstrual health and hygiene research, programming, and policies being implemented around the world.
What you'll learn
understand the public health implications of menstruation
identify ongoing challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene
analyze current policies and programs addressing menstrual health
evaluate advocacy strategies to combat menstrual stigma and period poverty