Menstrual Stories: An Anthology from Global South

About the book
The Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation and Radha Paudel Foundation (GSCDM/RPF) hosted a six month virtual fellowship in 2023. The participants were from Austria, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Malawai, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and the UK. Likewise, GSCDM/RPF worked with AHF (AIDS HealthCare Foundation) and organized a three-month long virtual leadership programs on dignified menstruation. The participants were from nine countries in Asia, namely Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. While going through the various activities as a part of both programs, I deeply realized that their stories from their individual lives, family, school, community, or country are very simple and, in the meantime, very powerful. These stories significantly contribute to changing the narratives around menstruation and shaping global menstrual movements towards dignity.