zakaj menstruacija ni le ženska tema? – gradimo krog zaupanja in zavezništva / why period is not just a women’s issue: building a circle of trust and alliance

Menstruacija je še vedno pogosto povezana s sramom, tišino in številnimi miti. Mladi imajo pogosto premalo znanja o menstrualnem ciklu in hormonskih spremembah, dekleta se lahko soočajo z negotovostjo in odlašanjem pri iskanju pomoči, fantje pa pogosto nimajo dovolj informacij, da bi lahko prispevali k razumevajočemu in spoštljivemu okolju.

Projekt Zakaj menstruacija ni le ženska tema? – Gradimo krog zaupanja in zavezništva bo med mladimi, starimi od 13 do 25 let, krepil menstrualno pismenost, spodbujal odprt pogovor o menstruaciji in zmanjševal stigmo. Društvo Rožnata očala bo skozi interaktivne izobraževalne delavnice povezovalo dekleta in fante ter ustvarjalo varen prostor za vprašanja, izmenjavo izkušenj in pridobivanje preverjenih informacij.

Poseben poudarek bo namenjen vključevanju fantov kot zaveznikov pri zmanjševanju stigme ter krepitvi medsebojnega razumevanja, spoštovanja in enakosti med mladimi.

V okviru projekta bo društvo usposobilo tudi mlade ambasadorje, ki bodo pridobljeno znanje širili med vrstniki. Vzpostavljen bo spletni kanal »Kar vprašaj!«, prek katerega bodo mladi lahko anonimno postavljali vprašanja o menstruaciji in dostopali do preverjenih informacij tudi po zaključku projekta.

Projekt bo prispeval k večji ozaveščenosti o menstrualnem zdravju, zmanjševanju spolnih stereotipov ter spodbujanju enakosti, dostojanstva in vključujočega dialoga.

Pričakovani rezultati

• Mladi bodo bolje razumeli menstruacijo in menstrualno zdravje. Na štirih delavnicah bo sodelovalo najmanj 40 mladih, starih od 13 do 25 let, ki bodo svoje znanje izboljšali za vsaj 20 % ter lažje prepoznavali napačne predstave in mite o menstruaciji.
• Mladi bodo o menstruaciji govorili bolj sproščeno in samozavestno. Pri najmanj 35 % udeležencev delavnic se bo povečal občutek varnosti in sproščenosti pri pogovoru o menstruaciji, kar bo prispevalo k zmanjševanju sramu in zadrege.
• Okrepilo se bo ozaveščanje o menstruaciji med vrstniki. Usposobljeni bodo 2 do 3 mladi prostovoljci, ki bodo pridobili znanje in veščine za ozaveščanje drugih mladih.
• Mladi bodo imeli dostop do varnega prostora za vprašanja o menstruaciji. Vzpostavljen bo spletni kanal »Kar vprašaj!«, kjer bodo lahko anonimno zastavljali vprašanja in prejeli preverjene informacije. V okviru projekta bo odgovorjenih najmanj 15 vprašanj.
• Več ljudi bo ozaveščenih o menstrualnem zdravju, zmanjševanju stigme in pomenu odprtega pogovora. S petimi ozaveščevalnimi akcijami bo projekt neposredno dosegel najmanj 100 oseb, prek spletnih in drugih komunikacijskih kanalov pa še najmanj 1.500 oseb..

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Menstruation is still often associated with shame, silence and numerous myths. Young people often lack sufficient knowledge about the menstrual cycle and hormonal changes. Girls may experience uncertainty and delay seeking help, while boys often do not have enough information to contribute to an understanding and respectful environment.¸

The project Why Period Is Not Just a Women’s Issue: Building a Circle of Trust and Alliance will strengthen menstrual literacy among young people aged 13 to 25, encourage open conversations about menstruation and reduce stigma. Through interactive educational workshops, Društvo Rožnata očala will bring girls and boys together and create a safe space for questions, sharing experiences and accessing reliable information.

Special emphasis will be placed on involving boys as allies in reducing stigma and strengthening mutual understanding, respect and equality among young people.

As part of the project, the association will also train young ambassadors who will share their knowledge with their peers. An online channel called "Just Ask!" will be established, allowing young people to ask questions about menstruation anonymously and access reliable information even after the project ends.

The project will contribute to greater awareness of menstrual health, reducing gender stereotypes and promoting equality, dignity and inclusive dialogue.

Expected Results

• Young people will have a better understanding of menstruation and menstrual health. At least 40 young people aged 13 to 25 will participate in four workshops, improving their knowledge by at least 20% and becoming better able to recognise misconceptions and myths about menstruation.
• Young people will feel more comfortable and confident talking about menstruation. At least 35% of workshop participants will feel safer and more at ease discussing menstruation, helping to reduce shame and embarrassment.
• Peer-to-peer awareness of menstruation will be strengthened. Two to three young volunteers will be trained, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to raise awareness among other young people.
• Young people will have access to a safe space to ask questions about menstruation. An online channel called "Just Ask!" will be established, where they can ask questions anonymously and receive reliable information. At least 15 questions will be answered during the project.
• More people will be aware of menstrual health, the importance of reducing stigma and the value of open conversations. Through five awareness-raising campaigns, the project will directly reach at least 100 people and an additional 1,500 people through online and other communication channels.