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1. 1. Clean Water and Sanitation in regard to Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia and Ethiopia

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Maja Dolk; Noomi Lindh; [2024]
   Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation FGM ; Water; Sanitation; Somalia; Ethiopia; Hygiene;

   Abstract : This essay examines the prevalent practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ethiopia and Somalia, focusing on the multifaceted consequences faced by women who undergo this procedure. FGM, deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of both nations. READ MORE

3. 2. Menstrual rights are human rights - a qualitative study about period poverty among homeless Roma in Stockholm

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Britta Dohmen; Britta Dohmen; [2023-11-03]
   Keywords : period poverty; menstruation; vulnerable EU citizens; Roma; Stockholm; feminism;

   Abstract : In the past decade, period poverty has gained more attention in international research. However, in Sweden the issue is still neglected which results in a complete absence of scientific research. Period poverty is not exclusively a phenomenon in low-income countries but is present around the globe. READ MORE

4. 3. Menstrual Blood, Sweat and Tears: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Menstrual Health Management at Workplace Settings in Maputo, Mozambique

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ellinor Berglund; [2023]
   Keywords : menstrual health management; Mozambique; decent work; gender equality; socio-ecological model of health.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Equal participation in safe and decent work is a crucial factor for achieving gender equality. Despite this, gender-based obstacles remain as workplaces often fail to ensure the human rights, health, and general wellbeing of their employees, with menstrual health being an especially neglected aspect of the gendered workplace experience. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Nora Burgess; [2023]
   Keywords : water; sanitation; and hygiene WASH ; Menstrual Health Management; Ready-made Garment RMG Industry; Textile Workers; Bangladesh; Gender; WaterAid; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. READ MORE

6. 5. Period product preferences – a cup half full? A study of Swedish high school students’ choice of menstrual products with a focus on sustainable, reusable products.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Tea-Maria Munk; [2023]
   Keywords : Menstrual health management; Sustainability Science; menstrual products; cross-cultural; IBM-WASH; Swedish high-school students; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The most used menstrual products in Sweden are disposable pads and tampons, contributing to plastic pollution and harmful resource use; an environmental impact that could be reduced by using reusable products, such as menstrual cups and reusable pads. This cross-sectional study of high school students in Malmö and Lund researches their menstrual product preferences and the factors that influence these. READ MORE