Running Project Details

Title Duration
Working Area
Partners
Addressing Barriers in Menstrual Health and Justice" program 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026 Barahatal RM & Panchapuri Municipality - Surkhet CREPHA/BATH University, UK
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Menstrual Health and Justice for All Cultural, religious, and social taboos surrounding menstruation continue to negatively impact their health, education, employment opportunities, and social inclusion. These taboos often lead to stigma, isolation, and gender-based violence, with some communities even blaming menstruating women and girls for environmental pollution. While government programs such as free menstrual pad distribution in public schools are commendable, research has revealed that access to pads alone is not enough. Many girls still miss school due to menstrual pain and a widespread lack of understanding about menstruation among girls, families, and community members. The Menstrual Justice for All (MeJARa) project is a collaborative initiative led by the Centre for Environment, Health and Population Activities (CREHPA) in Nepal and the University of Bath (UK), with YGGP - Surkhet supporting intervention activities in Surkhet District. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive framework and theory of menstrual justice to address systemic and social barriers. The project is currently being implemented in Panchapuri Municipality , Barahatal Rural Municipality Surkhet District.

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