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KAHE to Host National Conference on Menstrual Hygiene, Breaking Taboos on July 10

SimpliCity News Team · 01 Jul 2026

Coimbatore: In a significant step towards dismantling long-standing taboos surrounding menstrual health, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE) will host a National Conference on "Menstrual Hygiene: Breaking Barriers, Building Awareness" on July 10, 2026. The event is expected to bring together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, educators, NGO representatives, and students from across the country to address one of India's most pressing yet often overlooked public health concerns.

Despite growing awareness, millions of women and girls continue to face challenges related to menstrual hygiene, including stigma, misinformation, inadequate sanitation facilities, and limited access to affordable menstrual products. The conference aims to spark meaningful conversations, promote evidence-based solutions, and encourage collective action to ensure menstrual health becomes a priority in public discourse and policy.

Renowned experts including Dr R Sujatha, Senior SDG Consultant, Government of Tamil Nadu (Planning and Development Department), and A Pavithra, Founder of Znap Empower, will deliver keynote addresses highlighting the importance of menstrual health in achieving gender equality, educational access, and sustainable development goals.

The conference will showcase innovative research, case studies, and poster presentations on critical themes such as menstrual awareness and education, access to hygienic and affordable products, sanitation infrastructure, workplace inclusion, government initiatives, and community-driven solutions. Selected high-quality papers will also be considered for publication in peer-reviewed journals and edited academic volumes.

Organizers believe the event will serve as a catalyst for change by bringing together diverse stakeholders to exchange knowledge, challenge societal myths, and develop actionable strategies to improve menstrual health outcomes across communities. With menstrual hygiene increasingly recognized as a matter of dignity, health, and human rights, the conference sends a powerful message that breaking the silence around menstruation is essential to building healthier, more equitable societies.

Through this initiative, KAHE reaffirms its commitment to advancing public health, empowering women and girls, and fostering impactful research that drives social transformation. The conference underscores the principle that awareness leads to empowerment, and empowerment leads to meaningful change in communities nationwide.

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KAHE to Host National Conference on Menstrual Hygiene, Breaking Taboos on July 10

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