Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 50
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Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice

About this course

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

Skills you'll gain

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