Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice

Over the last decade, menstruation has attracted increased attention as an important public health issue. This has caused a proliferation of new research, programs, and policies aimed at tackling the menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) challenges faced by girls, women and others who menstruate. Global advocates are combating ongoing menstrual stigma and calling for an end to period poverty around the world.

This course reviews the menstrual health and hygiene research, programming, and policies being implemented around the world. Participants will gain knowledge and skills on approaches for MHH program design and implementation, research, monitoring and advocacy, with an emphasis on the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations around the world.