CJI DY Chandrachud’s remarks at the National Law School Bangalore convocation brought menstruation and the challenges faced by women lawyers into a mainstream leadership conversation, offering lessons in inclusive leadership communication.

Menstrual health remains deeply unequal across the world. While conversations around menstruation have become more visible in parts of the Global North, stigma, inadequate sanitation, limited education and lack of affordable menstrual products continue to affect millions across the Global South.