International Conference on Dignified Menstruation concludes with 12 -point Kathmandu Declaration
Summary
The International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation 2025 concluded in Kathmandu with a 12-point declaration emphasizing menstrual discrimination as a root cause of inequality and calling for integrating dignified menstruation into multiple SDGs.
Key Points
- The International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation issued a 12-point Kathmandu Declaration.
- The conference highlighted menstrual discrimination as a root driver of unequal power relations and called for it to be recognized distinctly.
- Menstruation rights were linked to at least nine Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including poverty, health, and gender equality.
- The conference emphasized a human rights-based approach to dignified menstruation involving dismantling patriarchy and promoting inclusivity.
