Menstrual Leave

India marks Menstrual Hygiene Day to promote period equity

NEW DELHI:As the world prepares to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, India stands at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and promote period equity. Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a reminder of the importance of good menstrual hygiene practices, access to menstrual products, and the need to break the stigmas surrounding menstruation. […]

Navigating paid menstrual leave: balancing women’s well-being at work

In recent discussions surrounding the implementation of mandatory paid menstrual leave for women employees, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani voiced her opposition, emphasising that menstruation is a natural aspect of life and should not be treated as a disability requiring special leave provisions. This comes in the wake of Spain becoming the […]