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

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.

 

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The Day Of The Policy Launch

I changed into a part of a collection of ladies volunteers, along side the relaxation of the Binti group who have been from differing non secular backgrounds. Dressed in our crimson fits and crimson scarves redecorating our heads, we have been prepared to reply any questions on the paintings of Binti. We installation an informative, colorful stand withinside the langar hall (open communal vicinity withinside the Gurdwara in which loose warm vegetarian food are served) in which congregation commonly gathered. There have been numerous branded gadgets on sale to elevate cash to ship pads to Punjab, specifically Binti mugs, badges, t-shirts, reusable pads and greetings cards.


Location: London, UK

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