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. […]
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 […]