Menstruation Dialogue 2025–26: Call for Full Paper Submissions 28 May 2026

 Special Issue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene

  Published by the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP)

 Organised by Goonj
 

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with Goonj, is publishing a Special Issue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene to be released at the Menstruation Dialogue 2026.

This publication will highlight multidisciplinary perspectives, lived realities, and policy-practice frameworks around menstrual health — as a public health, gender justice, and development concern. It will serve as a platform to amplify voices from both grassroots and academic communities working on issues of dignity, equity, and access related to menstruation.

Important Update

• The abstract submission process is now closed.
• Selected contributors have already been informed. Please check your spam/junk folders in case our communication did not reach your inbox.
• Due to the high volume of submissions, we regret that we are unable to send notifications to those not selected.

Next Step: Full Paper Submission

• All selected contributors are required to submit their full papers by 6 October 2025.
• Authors whose abstracts have been accepted are required to submit their full papers to the email addresses from which the confirmation was communicated.

Submission Guidelines

We welcome academic research papers, field-based case studies, interviews, visual essays, and policy notes.

Full Papers (Research Articles)

• Maximum length: 6,000 words (excluding references, footnotes/endnotes).
• Include all references, with any tables, figures, or graphs placed at the end of the document.

Field-Based Case Studies

• Length: 3,500–5,000 words.
• Should include context, objectives, methodology, key findings, challenges, and implications for practice/policy.
• Photographs, maps, or diagrams may be included (with captions) as annexures.

Interviews

• Length: 2,500–4,000 words.
• Should include: a brief introduction to the interviewee, context of the interview, and a transcript/summary of key insights.
• Interviewer’s reflections and analytical notes are encouraged.

Visual Essays

• Length: 10–15 images with 1,500–3000 words of explanatory text.
• Images must be original or carry required permissions/credits.
• Captions and short narratives should highlight the connection between visuals and menstrual health themes.

Policy Notes

• Length: 3,000–4,000 words.
• Should focus on policy gaps, comparative frameworks, or actionable recommendations.
• Must be evidence-based and cite relevant legal/policy frameworks.

Formatting Requirements

• Use APA 7th edition for all formatting and referencing. This includes:
  • In-text citations
  • Full reference list with complete publication details (title, year, publisher, etc.)
• Submissions must be in English and formatted in Microsoft Word (.docx).