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[1] Sharma, S., Mehra, D., Brusselaers, N., & Mehra, S. (2020). Menstrual hygiene preparedness among schools in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis of system-and policy-level actions. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(2), 647.

[2] Indian Young Lawyers Association and Ors. vs. The State of Kerala and Ors. (2019) 11 SCC 1

[3] Bihar Vikas Mission, Human Resource Manual.

[4] Ahead of its time! This Kerala school granted menstrual leave to students way back in 1991 (The Economic Times)

[5] From Period Leaves to Child Care Leaves, All About BYJU’S Updated Leave Policy.

[6] Introducing period leaves for women (zomato.com).

[7] Mahila Shiksha Sangh: a campaign towards empowering women

[8] Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India, WP (C) No. 172 of 2023, order dated 24-2-2023 (SC).

[9] SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562, dated 10-5-2021.

[10] Labour Standards Act.

[11] The Employment Code Act, No.3 of 2019.

[12] Painful periods? Spain just passed Europe’s first paid ‘menstrual leave’ law.

[13] Act of Gender Equality in Employment.

[14] Labour Standards Law [Law No. 49 of 7 April 1947

[15] Act Concerning Manpower [Indonesian Labour Law] No. 39, 2003.