159. Dr. Shraddha Kale Kapile on Menstrual Health, Hygiene & Education in Mumbai Slums
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What are the menstrual realities of young girls, women and menstruating people living in Mumbai Slums? How are religions, economics, customs and traditions directly or indirectly influencing or perpetuating menstrual shame and stigma in this city? How can science, education, economic empowerment opportunities and health clinics help offer pathways of menstrual dignity to vulnerable populations? On World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, we feature an interview with Dr. Shraddha Kale Kapile, Senior Program Manager at Myna Mahila Foundation. Join us in this exploration, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @womanhood_ir  Listen to related episodes: 79. Menstrual Hygiene Day: Poverty, Culture and Sustainability 85. Carla Giacummo on Menstrual Health Education in Uruguay 96. Danielle Keiser on COVID-19's Impact on Menstrual Health Education 157. Kat Plouffe on Launching a Sustainable Period Startup 158. Carolina Ramírez on Decolonizing Menstrual Hygiene & Education in Latin America Recommended links of this episode: Myna Mahila Foundation Official Website Myna Mahila's Initiatives ⁠Myna Mahila's Impact⁠ Menstruation Challenges in India Join the Pledge a Period Campaign Sponsor a Girl program Background music credit: Roman Kostiuk, A Small Miracle - Pixabay License
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