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Dignified Menstruation in Collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population

Dec 30, 2024

On Paush 9 and 14, 2081 (December 24 and 29, 2024), a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program was successfully conducted at Janasewa Secondary School, Kirtipur, and Shikshantar School, Sinamangal, Kathmandu. This program was organized in collaboration with Radha Paudel Foundation/Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation, the Ministry of Health and Population, school management, health professionals, student leaders, and local representatives.

Led by Dr. Radha Paudel, the main objective of this program was to promote a positive and dignified perspective on menstruation within the school community.

According to the students, some prevalent forms of menstrual discrimination observed in Kathmandu include:

Restriction from entering temples or worship rooms, performing religious rituals, applying tika, and consuming prasad
Prohibition from touching men who have undergone the Bratabandha ceremony and elderly individuals
Separation of utensils and clothes during menstruation
Restriction from entering the kitchen, etc.