Minakshi Dewan

Minakshi Dewan

Minakshi Dewan is an independent researcher and author based in Gurugram, India. Her work has appeared in several Indian and international publications. She possesses years of grassroots experience in women’s health, gender, and community mobilization in rural India. She has contributed chapters to academic volumes. Minakshi is currently writing a nonfiction book with HarperCollins, India.

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Women in Indian prisons denied menstrual products despite rules

Women in Indian prisons denied menstrual products despite rules

almost 3 years ago // Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

The Bangkok Rules state that prisons must have the facilities and materials to meet women's specific hygiene needs but period poverty and hygiene in prisons remain a problem in many countries, including India.