by KHORAI in Conferences
The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is now accepting submissions for their conference June 4-6th, 2015 in Boston at The Center for Women's Health & Human Rights.
They are looking for abstracts—of no more than 500 words—describing papers, posters, workshops, panels or creative presentations. Proposals addressing all aspects of the menstrual cycle (physiological, sociocultural, psychological, or cross-cultural) from menarche to menopause are encouraged, including those that involve research, theory, public policy, health care, and clinical applications, art, and activism.
The theme for this year's conference is:
Menstrual Health and Reproductive Justice:
Human Rights across the Lifespan
"Menstrual health is central to women’s ability to lead lives of dignity and well being in every society and every part of the world. Without menstrual health other core rights remain in jeopardy. In fact, the UNDP and UNICEF have highlighted menstruation as “the single most important factor affecting school drop-out among girls” (2007), impeding the educational attainment that would facilitate social empowerment and financial independence around the globe. Yet, menstrual health is rarely respected, protected, or fulfilled as a human right, and has not been recognized or theorized as a reproductive justice issue."