Menstrual Equity Micro-Credential

CIFAL York

This credential consists of 3 monthly workshops which will cover some of the major issues surrounding menstrual inequity.

The menstrual cycle is a natural occurrence experienced by billions of individuals. Despite its commonality, the proper and respectful management of it still poses difficulties for many. This underscores the importance of menstrual equity, guaranteeing that all individuals have consistent access to essential items such as pads or tampons, precise reproductive health information, and secure amenities. According to the government of Canada, menstrual equity means making sure everyone who menstruates has access to the products, education, and support they need to manage their period with dignity. It is progressively acknowledged not only as a matter of cleanliness but as crucial to well-being, respect, and fundamental human rights, including access to healthcare, education, employment, and sanitation.A significant challenge is the issue of period poverty, referring to the inadequate or non-existent access to menstrual products, suitable facilities, and education, often stemming from financial difficulties, societal taboos, or inadequate infrastructure. On a global scale, a vast number of individuals lack the means to effectively address menstruation-related needs.Lacking menstrual equity significantly harms both physical and mental health. Without access to clean products and sanitation, individuals face increased risks of reproductive and urinary tract infections due to unhygienic practices and inadequate facilities. Poor menstrual health management and stigma create significant psychological stress, shame, and anxiety. The inability to manage menstruation hygienically and with dignity, compounded by secrecy and poverty, contributes significantly to negative mental health outcomes. Period poverty is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression, reflecting the chronic stress of inadequate resource management.Situations of crisis such as natural disasters or human conflicts serve to worsen the issue of period poverty significantly. Emergencies result in damage to WASH infrastructure, displacement without necessary provisions, disruption of economic activities and supply chains, and overburdening demand on social support systems, severely hindering individuals' capacity to address menstrual needs. Disasters intensify existing vulnerabilities associated with poverty and gender disparities, highlighting the urgent need for menstrual equity to be a key focus in humanitarian contexts and to be integrated into disaster response and recovery frameworks. Despite growing awareness, menstrual health remains an overlooked aspect of public health equity. We explore how modern technologies from mobile apps and wearable sensors to AI-driven health platforms are being leveraged to improve access, education, and care in menstrual health particularly.

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