Research
We research the root causes of period poverty and shame. We’re dedicated to practice that is rooted in the best available evidence and the needs and experiences of people with periods.
We research the root causes of period poverty and shame. We’re dedicated to practice that is rooted in the best available evidence and the needs and experiences of people with periods.
Menstrual Practice Needs Scale
Irise worked with Dr Julie Hennegan to develop a set of self-report questions to measure women and girls menstrual experience.
Experiences of menstruation in high income countries: A systematic review, qualitative evidence synthesis and comparison to low- and middle-income countries
A study, co-authored by Irise and academics at The University of Western Australia, Burnet Institute and The University of Leeds reviewed 3,800 people’s experiences of periods. They found that women experience a mental burden that affects their relationships and ability to participate in employment and education, as well as sport and religious activities because of their periods.
Young and Female: The Double Disadvantage
Report on the increasing inequalities of young women in the UK as a result of the pandemic.
10 Million Futures
Report on the impact of the pandemic on girls rights under the Period Equality Framework.
Mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and Menstrual Health and Hygiene Briefing
Authors and Contributors: written by Brooke Yamakoshi (UNICEF) with review and contribution from Lizette Burgers and Sonya Sagan (UNICEF); Arundati Muralidharan and Therese Mahon (WaterAid); Dani Barrington (University of Western Australia); Emily Wilson (Irise International); Ina Jurga (WASH United); Odette Hekster (Population Services International-Europe); Sanne Thijssen (independent); Sandy Garcon and John Sauer (Population Services International); Virginia Kamowa (WSSCC).
Youth-led research: Periods in a Pandemic Briefing
A summary of two Empower Period members masters dissertations on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on period equality in the UK. Youth-led research looking at the impact of lockdown measures on women and menstruation in the UK and critical analysis of the period policy landscape in the United Kingdom.
We support you to deliver menstrual health initiatives. We can help you design and evaluate menstrual health programmes, design and deliver training and capacity building. design and implement research and develop policy.
Power to Play creates supportive, inclusive education on menstrual health in sport and physical education. Sarah Zipp the founder of Power to play provides lessons, seminars and resources for coaches, teachers and leaders in sport.
To download a copy of our menstrual health education toolkit, please complete the form below:
