Trisha Mishra

social worker, Mountaineer, Animal lover

[Change.org India @ChangeOrg_India]

'I have seen the sex workers in the community using old torn and dirty cloth as a substitute for sanitary napkins during their periods': writes Trisha Mishra as she gets support from @DrShashiPanja, the WCD minister from West Bengal.

https://t.co/Hv7FmWkkL9

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

#countthemtoo #righttosnity #eachdropcounts

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

TW: Suicide. Last year, 26-yr-old second-year MD student Payal Tadvi, tired of discrimination and humiliation at the hands of 3 seniors, died by suicide. She left a 3-page suicide note, describing her pain and the institution’s failure to stop the brutalities inflicted upon her.

[Periodपाठ @PeriodPaath]

"A woman who has experienced genital cutting or infibulation may be inadequate for menstrual flow, increasing chances of blockage and build-up of blood clots." #PeriodPaath

https://t.co/YM5zUH3bGP

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @PeriodPaath Don't touch pickle jar
Don't eat sour items
Don't enter to the kitchen...

[Kavya Ecofeminist @KavEcofeminist]

@MissionSanscar @YouthKiAwaaz @BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @Tri_to_sha @bluecirclediab @bloodyfeminist @BhawnaRai9 @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi While #virginity is another topic that needs lots of info, if someone's genuinely concerned, cloth pads are the way! and rest assured, #hymen cannot be popped with a cup #PeriodPaath #SustainableMenstruation

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @MissionSanscar @tyuf_sexed @MenonKavya @MeemoMachlii @theredcycle_in @Vaibhav79660075 @bluecirclediab @BhawnaRai9 @bloodyfeminist @DiwakarRajasi @eArthSamvarta @BleedsDu @niharecca 1. Proper guidance & information is needed to ensure the cleanliness
2. Availability of trash bins are important

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @MeemoMachlii @niharecca @MissionSanscar @Vaibhav79660075 Need more awareness camps where they can understand about all the pros & cons of different menstrual products, their utilities, budget etc and then they can make a choice accordingly.

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @MenonKavya @bluecirclediab @bloodyfeminist @BhawnaRai9 @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi Not having proper health education is preventing the menstruators to switch in to other products like menstrual cups, tampon etc. Lots of traditional rituals, myths and economical affordability is also causing the gap.

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

Our next question to the #YKAActionNetwork Fellows: While there is a whole wave of switching to sustainable menstrual hygiene products, what are the gaps in information that prevent menstruators from being able to make an informed ‘choice’? #PeriodPaath

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@BhawnaRai9 @YouthKiAwaaz @BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @MenonKavya @bloodyfeminist @bluecirclediab @Vaibhav79660075 @MissionSanscar @niharecca @MeemoMachlii @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi I Carried my used pad all the day in my bag because there was no such place where I could dispose it...that's the reality #periodpath

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @MenonKavya @Vaibhav79660075 @MissionSanscar @niharecca @MeemoMachlii @BhawnaRai9 @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi To make this in a reality our educational system authority has to take sanitation as a priority. Without having safe environment, proper education is not possible.

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @MenonKavya @bloodyfeminist @bluecirclediab @Vaibhav79660075 @MissionSanscar @niharecca @MeemoMachlii @BhawnaRai9 @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi I had experience of toilets having broken door which was never fixed, also there is no dustbin/trash bin where one can dispose their used menstrual kit. Which was a govt college though.

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

This brings us to our next question: What experiences have you had/ heard on campus that makes toilets unusable? #PeriodPaath
@BleedsDu @tyuf_sexed @theredcycle_in @MenonKavya

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

The idea of purity and pollution around menstruation and several communities is just heartbreaking & seeing it trickle down in policy making is a big worry! 12K+ people are supporting access to menstrual hygiene for sex workers in Sonagachi: https://t.co/8VSCSaRSK7 #PeriodPaath

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

Menstruation is all about blood which comes from our body, to clean it up we need water. There is no point of having toilets without water, this is base less. Without water & maintenance It can cause infections

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

Our next question to our participants: While the Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on building toilets, it fails to address the gaps in access to water. What impact does the lack of water have on menstrual health? #PeriodPaath
@niharecca @BleedsDu @MeemoMachlii @BhawnaRai9

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

@YouthKiAwaaz @MissionSanscar @tyuf_sexed @MenonKavya @MeemoMachlii @niharecca @BleedsDu @eArthSamvarta @DiwakarRajasi @bloodyfeminist @BhawnaRai9 @bluecirclediab @Vaibhav79660075 @theredcycle_in #periodpath
Regarding "Swachhata" menstruation is still so far from the agenda, only building toilets can't make it happen. Also marginalized communities like sexworkers are not included in the scheme #projectmasikमंत्र is trying to fill this gap by creating awareness among them

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

Welcome to the chat #YKAActionNetwork Fellows! Our first question to you: What aspect(s) of Menstrual Health and Hygiene is the Swachh Bharat Mission still missing? #PeriodPaath
@MissionSanscar @tyuf_sexed @MenonKavya @MeemoMachlii

[Youth Ki Awaaz @YouthKiAwaaz]

As the #SwachhBharatMission completes 6 years, join the #PeriodPaath chat as we discuss sustainable menstruation with people leading the change and demanding policy action! Tweet your questions and solutions with #PeriodPaath! #YKAActionNetwork
📅: Oct 2 (tomorrow)
⏰: 4:30 pm

[Trisha Mishra @Tri_to_sha]

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