A groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the menstrual experiences of women and girls in low-and middle-income countries
MeJARa is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the menstrual experiences of women and girls in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We have designed a comprehensive five-step approach to tackle this important issue, focusing on research, understanding, development, and intervention.
Our goal is to map and analyse menstrual practices and policies across LMICs. We will critically review existing policies to understand the gaps in knowledge and governance surrounding menstruation.
We aim to understand the causes and consequences of different menstrual practices, policies, and taboos in Nepal and Guatemala.
Our objective is to create a universal, multidimensional framework of menstrual justice that incorporates LMICs perspectives and priorities. We will explore the critical components of menstrual justice and establish best practices under various conditions.
We will develop and validate appropriate quantitative survey instruments to measure the dimensions of menstrual justice consistently and comparatively. These tools will help us better understand and prioritize menstruation in achieving global goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our final objective is to identify and determine the feasibility of innovative interventions addressing menstrual pain and injustice among adolescent girls in complex contexts, such as Nepal and Guatemala.