ABOUT US

MENSEN’s goal vision is a society where the view on menstruation is open-minded and based on knowledge; a society without negative menstrual norms, taboos and myths that limit the lives of people who menstruate, where menstrual rights are met: everyone has access and can afford period protection, as well as knowledge of the body, there is an infrastructure in place that meets sanitary needs and supportive norms around menstruation.

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WHAT WE DO

MENSEN is a politically and religiously unaffiliated NGO based on democratic values. Our aim is to strive for a realization of menstrual rights, and that menstrual related issues are highlighted and seen as a crucial part of achieving gender equality.

PERIOD WORKS

Knowledge is the key to a menstrual aware work life where people participate on equal terms and conditions. Use our material as a tool in order to create a more period friendly workplace!

UNIVERSAL PERIOD COMPETENCE

Every child should know what menstruation is and how the menstrual cycle works in order to feel secure in their own bodies, and this information must be accissebile for everyone - regardless of any potential disability. In this project we will use universal design in order to develop educational material for children, as well as adults who work with young people.

THE PERIOD MEGAPHONE

Everyone has the right to reproductive education. MENSEN launched the project The Period Megaphone in 2017, which enables children and youths to gain knowledge about menstrual health and reproductive anatomy.

COMBATING PERIOD POVERTY

Period poverty has consequences for individuals and society as a whole and must be counteracted. Living in period poverty means that you do not have access to safe and hygienic period products and can not manage your period in a hygienic way due to poor finances. Read more about what we do to combat the problem!

CAMPAIGNS & SOCIAL MEDIA

We use different ways and methods to talk about and raise awareness about menstruation, menstrual equity, the menstrual cycle and health. Read more about previous campaigns, recurring themes and activities that you can see on our social media!

TALKS & EDUCATION

We are experienced lecturers, panelists and leading workshops. Book us if you want to learn more about periods and the menstrual cycle! We’re experts on MHM from a gender equality perspective, menstrual physiology and health, talking periods from a global, historical or sociological perspective. You name it!

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CONTACT US

Do you have questions about MENSEN’s projects, campaigns or educational material? Are you interested in booking us for a talk? Want to send us a tip or recommendation? Write your mind. We look forward to hearing from you! Click on the button below if you prefer to contact us anonymously.