Orikalankini’s 13 week Fellowship - Gender, Sexuality and Menstruation

Apply: https://forms.gle/cHUfgy1D2d5hPyKh6

The Fellowship lasts for 13 weeks divided into the following modules.Each Module then has 4 to 5 speakers focusing on one topic each.

The recorded sessions are available every week along with one reading and a film to watch.

The Fellows meet on Sundays for two hours  to attend live sessions on embodiment practice and art and also discuss the readings and the film through guided questions. 

All presenters are available of a Facebook group for discussions over the 13 weeks.

1.Disability Justice and menstruation:

• Models of Disability and Overview

• Disability Justice and SRHR

• Intellectual DIsabilities and Menstrual Management

• Disability , Pleasure and Sexualities

2.Ungendering Menstruation

• Breaking down the BIological ESsentialism

• Transmasculine experiences of Menstruation

• Transfeminine experiences of PMS and other issues

• Intersex Experiences of Menstruation

3. Sustainability and Menstruation

• Chemical Toxicity of Menstrual Pads

• Incenerators

• Extended Producer responsibility

• Case for Sustainable menstrual Products

4. Advocacy and Menstruation

• Schemes around Menstrual Product distribution

• Schemes around Menstrual education

• Analysis of Budget allocation

• Getting Started on Advocacy

5.LIVE SESSIONS -  Embodiment and Menstruation ( This is an optional module for people experiencing dysohoria) 

• Breast and Womb Connection

• Cervical Wellness

• Clittoris and PLeasure

• Gateways of the reproductive system of People with Vulvas.

6. LIVE SESSIONS - Arts in Menstrual Activism

• Meme Making Workshop

• Podcast making Workshop

• Canva and Insta Reels for Menstrual Activism

• Podcast making workshop

• Campaign Design Workshop

2 Video Recordings on Caste and Menstrual Equity will be shared in week 6

Applications, Certification and Logistics:

Last date for Applications are 30th July

Selected Candidates will be contacted over email for the interview Process. 

Candidates Selected after the interview process will be contacted and payment details shared.

The elected Fellows are required to attend the discussion session every week =13 in no. Provision for emergencies is limited to 3 sessions.

On attending minimum of 10 sessions and completing the Micro advocacy Projects ( an Extended month is provided).The deposit is returned and Certificates issued within one month of completion.