Assessing the Menstrual Health of Tribal Adolescent Girls in Gujarat

Through this Research Brief, we seek to provide a holistic view of the problems faced by tribal adolescent girls during their menstruation and further investigate the causes related to their higher vulnerability towards encountering Reproductive and Urinary Tract Infections. The Report additionally reflects on the impact of societal norms and community attitudes towards menstruation and their adverse effect on the health of tribal adolescent girls. (more…)

Managing Menstrual Health in India: An Overview

The lack of understanding and knowledge of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in India perpetuates myths and has propagated a culture of ignorance on the subject of menstrual health and well being. In an attempt to educate and raise awareness amongst young men and women on the challenges associated with menstruation and menstrual health, this Report presents an elaborate overview on the same, so that Right to Menstrual Health can be acknowledged as a legitimate public policy issue. (more…)

A Study on the Sexual and Reproductive Well Being in India

India’s Sexual & Reproductive Health, Well Being and Rights are yet to be addressed in a manner that fulfils the country’s international obligations. But what are these “International Obligations”? What are Sexual and Reproductive Rights? Why heed Sexual and Reproductive Health? What is the status of India’s Sexual and Reproductive Well Being? And most importantly, why is it imperative to address our Sexual and Reproductive Well Being? This Document answers all these questions and more.  (more…)




Understanding Public Policy in India

How can Public Policy be explained in simple terms? How to move beyond definitions and understand the real impact of Public Policy? What does it mean? Why is it relevant? If you wish to understand Public Policy the way you would explain it to a layman, we have done just that for you. In this interactive document, we have explained Public Policy through a variety of examples so that everyone can understand Public Policy in ‘real terms’. So what is Public Policy? Find out now! (more…)