Policies for Menstrual Hygiene Legislation in Latin America and Spain
Date issued
March 2026
Subject
Water and Sanitation;
Health;
WASH;
Women;
Human Rights;
Sanitation Service;
Education
JEL code
Q25 - Water;
O54 - Latin America • Caribbean
Country
Brazil;
Chile;
Colombia;
Mexico;
Spain
Category
Technical Notes
This paper examines the current state of menstrual hygiene policies, laws and regulations across selected countries in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Spain with a particular focus on how human rights principles are being applied. It highlights the importance of recognizing menstrual hygiene as a matter of fundamental human rights, intrinsically linked to dignity, equality, education, and full societal participation, which cannot be achieved without adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services. It will provide recommendations for the design and implementation of effective policies related to menstrual hygiene management.
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