Menstrual Discrimination

What is Menstrual Discrimination?

Menstrual discrimination (MD) refers to all silence, taboos, shame, stigma, restrictions, abuse, violence, and deprivation from resources and services that are associated with menstruation throughout the life cycle of menstruators in all diversity. It is a form of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and a violation of human rights. It occurs across the globe with different names, forms, and degrees. It is complex and multifaceted. It plays a vital role for the construction and shape the power and patriarchy (GSCDM, 2019).