[Application deadline has been extended until 3/8] International Women’s Day Symposium Promoting Menstrual Health Education in Schools

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Osaka University’s UNESCO Chair Program MeW Project will be hosting an international symposium to discuss the challenges and importance of promoting education about menstrual health and installing sanitary pad dispensers in schools.

This symposium has invited Dr. Marni Sommer (Professor, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health), a leader in the the gender equality movement, including menstrual hygiene management, Dr. SUZUKI Sachiko (Professor Emeritus, former Vice President, Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Saitama Prefectural University) who specializes in nursing science, and Ms. MITSUKURI Miyuki, Manager, Department of Citizen Services, Akashi City, which began providing sanitary products in schools.

In this event, resentations and a panel discussion will be held in a hybrid modality with both online and in-person sessions.

Symposium with online live streaming

Date and time: March 9, 2024, 10:00 am ~ 11:30 am

Venue: Saji Keizo Hall, 10F, Osaka University Nakanoshima Center

In-person capacity: 80 (on a first-come, first-served basis)

*Simultaneous interpretation service is available.

Presenters:

• Marni Sommer (Professor, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health)
• SUZUKI Sachiko (Professor Emeritus, former Vice President, Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Saitama Prefectural University)
• MITSUKURI Miyuki (Manager, Department of Citizen Services, Akashi City)

Program

Opening remarks -- INOUE Keiji (Executive Vice President in charge of diversity & inclusion, SDGs
Video message -- YAMAMOTO Beverley Anne (Executive Vice President in charge of international education, Osaka University UNESCO Chair Program Leader)

Moderator -- Elli W Sugita (Professor, Graduate School of Human Sciences; Leader, MeW Project)

Hosted by: Osaka University’s UNESCO Chair Program MeW Project

Co-hosted by:

・Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER)

・Center for Diversity & Inclusion

・Center for Collaborative Future Creation, Graduate School of Human Sciences

Register for the symposium In-Person & Online!
The webinar link will be informed at a later date.

To apply, click here. (for both in-person and online)

There is still some room for more individuals to attend, so get your application in today!
The deadline for applications has been extended until Friday, March 8, 2024 – 11:59 pm.

Contact

Osaka University UNESCO Chair MeW Project

Email: mew.info◆hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

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Symposium Poster