A educação menstrual como ferramenta de alcance à dignidade menstrual: uma análise de políticas públicas de combate à pobreza menstrual no Brasil.

Abstract

This study analyzes menstrual poverty as a social reality that involves the violation of rights to education, health, sanitation, gender equality, among others. It is based on the premise that menstruation is socially conceived as a strictly feminine characteristic and, for this reason, it remains neglected and historically surrounded by stigmas, making it invisible, which directly affects the conditions of gender equality, especially for women in vulnerable situations. With the advancement of the menstrual dignity agenda in Brazil, the enactment of Law number 14,214/2021 was an important step, although insufficient to guarantee full rights to menstruating people. Through the analysis of the current legislation and the acts of projects such as “Projeto Deixa Fluir” in the State of Ceará, this study highlights the importance of integrating menstrual education into broader and interdisciplinary public policies. The work concludes that, to effectively fight against menstrual poverty, state commitment and the adoption of measures that go beyond the distribution of hygiene items are essential, prioritizing education as a means of emancipation and ending social and gender inequalities.