Bhubaneswar: An Odia girl has gone a step forward by raising her voice about paid leave during periods at the United Nations Civil Society Conference 2024 held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ranjita Priyadarshini, who has been working for the rights of working women, drew the attention of all the delegates at the international conference regarding paid leave for women during menstruation.
Ranjita has raised the voice for women across the world due to the physical pain they suffer during their menstruation at work.
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Ranjita reportedly got an overwhelming response from all the delegates about the issue – ‘Paid Period Leave’ that she raised in the special forum.
“I am working for ‘Paid Period Leave’ for all women employees. I request everyone here to support ‘Paid Period Leave’ for women employees. If ‘period leave’ is implemented, women employees will get support during their menstruation while on duty. It’s a request that if you support the issue, it will help many women employees all over the world,” said Ranjeeta at the Civil Society Conference amid huge applause from delegates across the globe.
“One of the most underreported reasons is discomfort from being on the ground while menstruating. I have encountered in numerous cases where women workers suffered during their periods while at work due to lack of access to proper toilets, restrooms and many more,” said Ranjita.
