Show threadAssociate Professor Siouxsie WilesMay 15
Want to know more? There's a great piece on #MenstrualLeave in the Conversation if you want to take a deeper dive into the existing policies in different countries. 6/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld theconversation.com/menstrual-le...

Menstrual leave: stigma and un...
Menstrual leave: stigma and uncertainty mean these progressive measures are being underused around the world

Time off work for period pain is still a topic of heated debate.

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Associate Professor Siouxsie WilesMay 15
It's day 16 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and our topic is #MenstrualLeave, a form of leave which allows employees to take paid or unpaid time-off work, or to work flexibly, for menstruation or menopause related symptoms. Importantly, this leave is on top of regular sick leave. 1/6
Show threadAssociate Professor Siouxsie WilesMay 15
Countries with #MenstrualLeave policies include Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Zambia, as well as individual provinces in Argentina, China, and India.  2/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Show threadAssociate Professor Siouxsie WilesMay 15
#MenstrualLeave is a controversial topic. Advocates say that menstrual leave policies are a good thing because they acknowledge the diverse needs and experiences of employees. 3/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Show threadAssociate Professor Siouxsie WilesMay 15
But opponents argue that while the intention is good, in reality, #MenstrualLeave policies increase the stigma around periods and negatively impact gender equity by presenting women as less reliable and more expensive workers.  4/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Headlines AfricaMar 18
Nairobi introduces menstrual leave policy sparking praise and debate http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRYmTT #MenstrualLeave #WorkplaceEquity #WomenEmpowerment #NairobiPolicy #HealthOnTheJob
Headlines AfricaDec 22
Kenya’s Nairobi county approves paid menstrual leave policy http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPyMHp #Kenya #NairobiCounty #MenstrualLeave #WomensHealth #PaidLeave
Mathrubhumi EnglishDec 4
Karnataka government now offers one day of paid menstrual leave per month to all government employees, aged 18-52 https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/karnataka-govt-employees-to-get-paid-menstrual-leave-new-order-issued-esxoihkb?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Karnataka #menstrualLeave #news
Mathrubhumi EnglishNov 14, 2025
Karnataka grants 1 day paid menstrual leave monthly to women employees. A historic step for women`s well-being & empowerment. Click to learn about this progressive policy! https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/karnataka-paid-menstrual-leave-women-employees-dfqwqvp3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Karnataka #menstrualleave #PeriodLeave #PaidLeave
VR LIVE CHANNELNov 13, 2025

Karnataka Government Women Empowerment अब पीरियड लीव लेने पर नहीं कटेगी सैलरी आईटी, सरकारी और प्राइवेट — हर सेक्टर की महिला कर्मचारियों को मिलेगा लाभ #KarnatakaPeriodLeave
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