On Monday, May 27, the Sikkim High Court declared that female staff members employed by its registry would be entitled to menstrual leave. A notice dated May 27, 2024, and authorised by Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder allows female employees to take two to three days of menstruation leave each month.

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day

Women have been managing their periods for millennia, but the way they do so has changed as menstruation has become more and less stigmatised over time. From rags to tampons, menstrual cups and free-bleeding, take a tour of the history of period products on this Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Menstrual Hygiene Day: How women have managed periods throughout history

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Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day

Menstrual Hygiene Day: How women have managed periods throughout history