ONE DAY E-SEMINAR

“Menstrual Debates in India: Still A Long Way To Go”

ORGANIZED BY

VIDHI SEVA EVAM SAMAJIK UTTHAN SAMITI

IN COLLABORATION WITH

STATE WOMEN COMMISSION, UTTARAKHAND,

SHILPI SWAM SAHAYTA SANGH SWAHAYAT SARHKARITA,
THAKURPUR FEDERATION (WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION)

JCI BHARATPUR ROSHNI

ABOUT UTTARAKHAND
Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November, 2000 as the 27th State of India, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. Located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, it is largely a hilly State, having international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east. It is rich in natural resources especially water and forests with many glaciers, rivers, dense forests and revered Hindu temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the mighty mountains.

ABOUT VIDHI SEVA EVAM SAMAJIK UTTHAN SAMITI
Vidhi Seva Evam Samajik Utthan Samiti is an NGO based in Uttarakhand, was founded in 2019 by an inspired groups of Students with the aim to spread awareness through outreach programs, seminars, conferences, etc. regarding legal rights, duties and government schemes in those areas where it is necessary and to help in providing assistance to the needy ones.

ABOUT STATE WOMEN COMMISSION, UTTARAKHAND
In purpose of the provisions of Clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased to order the publication of the Uttarakhand State Commission for Women Act, 2005.

ABOUT SHILPI SWAM SAHAYTA SANGH SWAHAYAT SARHKARITA,
THAKURPUR FEDERATION (WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION)
Women’s Development Organization (WDO) was formed with prime objective to assist, encourage and to uplift rural & urban economically backward women from their welter of poverty that has still plagued them even after many years of independence. The main objectives of the Organization are to uplift economic and social standard of rural and weaker sections.

ABOUT JCI BHARATPUR ROSHNI
The mission of Junior Chamber International is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. Its vision is to be the leading global network of young active citizens.

CONCEPT NOTE:
Vidhi Seva Evam Samajik Utthan Samiti is organizing a Virtual Seminar on the Topic “Menstrual Debates in India: Still a long way to go” with an agenda that “Shhh… talks not any more: let’s talk about Mensturation”. This Seminar is an attempt to bring individuals of varied fields on the Virtual Platform to disseminate the thoughts and knowledge in order to shape a strong and enabling environment for encouraging menstrual Debates in India.
Menstrual cycle is a natural process intrinsically linked with a woman’s body. Still many of us follow restrictions during our menstrual cycles, whether it’s in our homes, our relatives’ homes or at any religious event. However, it has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that subjected to social, religious and cultural restrictions. The freedom of women continues to be in the hands of dominant patriarchal discourse. Very few cultures across the world have acknowledged that menstruation is a natural phenomenon. With the evolution of these cultures, there has not been any significant change in people’s attitudes towards menstruation. Therefore, what remains are haunting questions like what effects do these taboos have on the overall development of women? Are menstruation taboos the cause of leading menstrual health problems in India?
Thus, to address such questions seminar aims to discuss menstruation related myths prevalent in India, their impact on women’s life, relevance of addressing these issues and measures that can be taken to combat them.

OBJECTIVE:
To provide a platform for stake holder like organizations working in the field of menstrual health on different level, researchers, practitioners, academicians, activists and policy makers to deliberate and discuss on what is required to build strategies and to address the constraints in inclusive practices towards Menstrual health for betterment of the society.

SUB-THEMES:

Menstrual health and Hygiene management in India.
Menstrual Education in young girls.
Illogical taboos related to Menstruation in India.
Impacts of myths related to Menstruation on Women’s life.
Strategies to Combat Menstruation related myths.
Access to Sanitary napkins in rural areas.
Menstrual leave policy: A need of an hour.
Effect of Patriarchal society on menstrual hygiene.
Taboo, shame around Menstruation.
Culture and Menstruation.
Menstrual hygiene Education at school level.

REGISTRATION LINK- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflHPDHFdXaNc_UTYaiw6NXyzlkQkmkwzHDbOdKQIFAcY9yhg/viewform?usp=sf_link

IMPORTANT DATES:

Registration– 10th October, 2020 Seminar Date– 11th October, 2020

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
• Radhika Dhasmana
• Shreya Pandey
• Tayabba Parveen
• Sheeba Ansari
• Mohammadi
• Jagriti Joshi
• Sheeba

VIDHI SEVA EVAM SAMAJIK UTTHAN SAMITI CONTACT DETAILS:
• President – Mohammad Raashid Ali -6395670454
• Event Cordinator: Ms. Monica Negi -8755397477
• Convener: Ms. Srishti Tomar -9368971302
• Co- Convener: Ms. Priyanka sigh -7985207332
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