India, Sept. 23 -- The 4th International Conference on Paid Period Leave was held on September 20 at the United Nations Church Centre in New York, marking a significant step in the global movement for menstrual equity. Spearheaded by Ranjeeta Priyadarshini, global campaigner and founder of the Paid Period Leave initiative, the conference drew participation from diplomats, health professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across the world.

Sponsored by Ecof Enterprise and supported by CSNR, the Odisha Society of the Americas, and other national and international partners, the event sought to advance dialogue on menstrual dignity, workplace justice, and inclusive policy reform. The conference opened with the international...