Recoommendation of Global Competence Curriculum

Overview: The Global Competence Curriculum on Period Inequality is designed to educate high school students about menstrual health and the impact of period poverty and inequality on individuals and communities. The curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, inclusive, and culturally sensitive, with a focus on empowering students to become advocates for menstrual health and equality.

Lesson Plans:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Menstrual Health - This lesson will provide students with an overview of menstrual health, including anatomy and physiology, and common misconceptions and cultural attitudes towards menstruation.

Lesson 2: Menstrual Products and Their Proper Use - This lesson will cover different types of menstrual products, their pros and cons, and how to properly use and dispose of them.

Lesson 3: Menstrual Hygiene and Management - This lesson will cover menstrual hygiene and how to manage physical and emotional symptoms during menstruation, including tips for maintaining healthy habits.

Lesson 4: The Impact of Period Poverty and Inequality - This lesson will cover the impact of period poverty and inequality on individuals and communities, including access to menstrual products and education, and the environmental impact of disposable products.

Lesson 5: Advocacy and Action - This lesson will focus on empowering students to become advocates for menstrual health and equality. This could include activities such as writing letters to policymakers, organizing events and campaigns, and engaging in community service projects.

Activities for Teachers:

Menstrual Health Quizzes - Teachers can administer quizzes to assess students' understanding of menstrual health and provide opportunities for students to ask questions and clarify any misconceptions.

Class Discussions - Teachers can facilitate class discussions on menstrual health, including cultural attitudes and experiences, to promote understanding and empathy among students.

Role-Playing - Teachers can conduct role-playing activities to help students understand the challenges and experiences of those who lack access to menstrual products and education.

Community Service Projects - Teachers can organize community service projects focused on promoting menstrual health and equality, such as collecting menstrual products for distribution to those in need, or raising awareness about the issue.

Debates and Simulation Games - Teachers can conduct debates or simulation games that challenge students to think critically about menstrual health and the impact of period poverty and inequality.

This curriculum is intended to be flexible and adaptable, and teachers are encouraged to incorporate their own ideas and activities to best meet the needs of their students. The goal of this curriculum is to promote understanding, empathy, and action among students, and to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive world.
Mode of Delivery: Final Report presentation
Software: Microsoft suite 360
Audience: Teachers


Problem: Despite being a natural and common bodily function, menstruation remains a taboo topic in many cultures and is often not properly addressed in schools. As a result, many high school students lack accurate and comprehensive information about menstrual health, and may struggle with managing their periods, leading to negative physical and emotional impacts.

Solution: A Global Competence Curriculum on Period Inequality for high school students can help address this issue by providing accurate and comprehensive information about menstrual health. The curriculum could include topics such as anatomy and physiology, menstrual products and their proper use, menstrual hygiene, and managing physical and emotional symptoms during menstruation. The curriculum could also address cultural and social attitudes towards menstruation and the impact of period poverty and inequality on individuals and communities.

Outcome: The implementation of a Global Competence Curriculum on Period Inequality in high school could lead to increased knowledge and understanding of menstrual health among students, and help break down the taboo and stigma surrounding menstruation. This could result in improved physical and emotional well-being for students and reduced instances of absenteeism and missed school days due to period-related issues. Additionally, the curriculum could empower students to advocate for greater access to menstrual products and improved menstrual health education, and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive world.