DIGNIFIED MENSTRUATION:

State of free from any forms of menstrual discrimination including stigma, taboos, abuse, violence, and restrictions associated with menstruation throughout the life cycle of menstruators within all identities. -Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation (2019)

MENSTRUAL DISCRIMINATION:

Refers to taboos, shyness, restrictions, abuses, and violence associated with menstruation throughout the life cycle of menstruators (girls, women, transmen, queer). It is a form of sexual and gender-based violence and a violation of human rights. - -Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation (2019)

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to dismantle institutional, structural, interpersonal, and social oppressive systems affecting menstruation, individuals who menstruate, and their ability to access fundamental, inalienable human rights and critical resources to lead happy and healthy lives and obtain dignity. We strive to unite organizations and individuals who share our vision of reclaiming dignity for each individual during menstruation and aim to transform the menstruation movement to center dignity.