“Go back,” he shouted. Mama pulled me to the back of the temple, whispering that our menstrual cycles make us “impure.” From an early age, I was exposed to deep-seated gender biases surrounding menstruation. ​

 

Why are women sidelined from religious rituals while men participate freely?

 

As a young girl, the idea of such stigmas existing in the 21st century was completely baffling. Menstruation is a natural process experienced by half the world's population, yet women are outwardly denied of equal treatment. As I delved deeper into world of period poverty, I faced the harsh reality of how women in today’s modern society face such profound neglect. It was an unescapable truth of the world. I felt such shame, moreover a call to action.

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I created The Paree Project to address the global issue of period poverty. It brings me joy to imagine the impact I can create, giving women the opportunities they inherently deserve. 

 

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