From Silence to Dignity: Why Menstrual Discrimination Is a Human Rights Issue
KABUL,Afghanistan,August 2026-For millions of menstruators (those born with a uterus and ovaries) around the world, menstruation is a natural part of life. Yet in many communities, it remains surrounded by silence, shame, stigma, misinformation, and social restrictions that affect education, health, participation, and violate human rights. Menstrual discrimination does not come from menstruation itself. It…