The following project activities are proposed to achieve the objectives of this initiative:
- Conduct a needs assessment and literature review on menstrual health and hygiene management to identify gaps, challenges, and best practices in different contexts and settings.
- Develop evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and gender-sensitive educational materials on menstrual health and hygiene management, including brochures, videos, and webinars.
- Organize awareness-raising campaigns on menstrual health and hygiene management in collaboration with local partners, using a variety of mediums such as social media, radio, and community events.
- Establish menstrual hygiene management facilities in schools, health centers, and public spaces, and provide access to affordable and sustainable menstrual products, such as reusable pads and menstrual cups.
- Train health professionals, educators, and peer educators on menstrual health and hygiene management, including menstrual disorders, menstrual hygiene practices, and menstrual product options.
- Advocate for policies and programs that address menstrual health as a human rights issue and prioritize the needs and rights of women and girls, including legislation on menstrual leave, access to menstrual products, and integration of menstrual health into health and education systems.
- Conduct research on menstrual health and its impact on women’s physical, mental, and social health outcomes, and disseminate the findings to stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders, including women’s organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector, to promote menstrual health as a shared responsibility and a pathway to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
