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‘Period Policy’ Launched In The Oldest Sikh Gurdwara In The UK- Peter Virdee Foundation

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On February tenth 2019, Binti International, a charity targeted on smashing stigma and disgrace surrounding menstruation, released a Period Policy on the Khalsa Jatha Sikh Gurdwara, Shepherds Bush, London. This occasion changed into the primary of its type worldwide, with the Gurdwara Sahib being the primary withinside the global to speak brazenly approximately intervals and assist to eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation. Why Do We Need A Policy In Place? The Period Policy, created through Manjit K Gill, Founder & CEO of Binti International, in collaboration with the Peter Virdee Foundation , promotes and guarantees equality for anyone who visits the Gurdwara, from the everyday congregation to first time visitors. This way imparting loose menstrual merchandise and menstrual training to the Sikh Community, inclusive of open discussions round menstruation to cast off disgrace, stigma and taboo.   The Day Of The Policy Launch I changed into a part of a collection of ladies vo

Peter Virdee Foundation- ‘Period Policy’ Launched In The Oldest Sikh Gurdwara In The UK

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The Period Policy in collaboration with the Peter Virdee Foundation by Manjit KGill, Founder and CEO of Binti International, the time policy promotes and guarantees equality for everyone visiting Gurdwara, from regular congregations to first-time visitors. .. This means providing free menstrual products and menstrual education to the Sikh community, including open discussions about menstruation to get rid of shame, stigma, and taboo.   Around the world, and in the UK, we've heard a lot of stories about women not being allowed to fulfill religious obligations like Sewa during their period. Charities have partnered with Gurdwara to promote awareness that women of all religions and backgrounds can go to Gurdwara, wear sanitary napkins and enjoy free hot meals. The Sikh community recommends donating sanitary napkins so that all women have access to free sanitary napkins. We firmly believe that if we conquer our community, we can conquer the world.