About Us

Background & vision

MENSEN is a member-based organization founded in 2014. We are politically and religiously unaffiliated. MENSEN’s feminist vision is a society that respects menstrual rights; everyone should have sufficient information and necessary knowledge about menstrual-related issues and their own body. The infrastructure should take into account the various needs of menstruations as well as secure access to safe and sanitary menstrual products. Everyone should be able to reach out for support and medical care for menstrual-related health issues and receive fair treatment, regardless of the context. The conversation about menstruation should be open; at school, in the workplace, in private life and society at large. Menstruation should also be considered a natural dimension of international humanitarian work.

MENSEN has always been a multifaceted organization that uses various methods to talk about, and increase the knowledge around menstruation, the menstrual cycle and menstrual health. From the very beginning, MENSEN has influenced the public opinion on menstrual-related issues in varous ways, with an intersectional perpective.

Organizational structure

MENSEN is built on driving spirits. The board is elected at the annual general meeting, the highest decision making body within the organization, that is held in February every year. Contact the board at or********@****en.se. Note that all the board members are volunteers and will reply when time allows. For urgent requests – send an email to in**@****en.se.