Kathmandu: The three-day International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation kicked off here today, marking the 7th International Dignified Menstruation Day that is observed annually on December 8, the 14th day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the event is themed ‘Dignified Menstruation: Reclaim Inherent Dignity, Equity, and Inalienable Rights.’ The conference is jointly organized by the Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation and the Radha Paudel Foundation. It has attracted over 140 representatives, including experts, policymakers, youths, and other stakeholders from 21 countries.
The National Youth Council, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and MenEngage Alliance (Global) are co-partners of the event. The conference is set to feature 13 thematic sessions with presentations, panel discussions, plenary sessions, strategic workshops, and the launch of books, research, songs, and theatre performances.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel is attending the conference as the chief guest. The event was inaugurated with a march past that included dignified menstruation activists and champions from countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Congo, France, Germany, Guinea, India, Italy, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Togo, and the United States of America, stated the organizers.