The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in partnership with the Wireless Female Network (WFN) team up to launch first Period Art gallery in South Africa and on the African continent.
The Wireless Female Network and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are thrilled by the concept of a Period Art gallery as this further dismantles the glass ceiling in Menstrual health Management.
The Period Art space is a game changer for South Africa as it speaks to eight of the Sustainable Development Goals and Vision 2030 while aligning with the fundamentals of inclusion and in bridging gender equality. The period gallery at UKZN is called “The Great Hall of RED” and is one of the many steps taken to create Menstrual Health Ecosystems.
The ongoing partnership between WFN and UKZN is to ensure continuity towards achieving menstrual equity. Menstrual health is often seen as an uncomfortable and taboo topic and within the creative learning space Period Art is one of the subjects both taught and encouraged under the WFN framework.
South Africa has eleven official languages and quite a few unofficial ones too, we are indeed a melting pot of different cultures. When a girl child comes of age the celebration is governed by tradition, culture and religion, and the aspect of heritage makes her journey to womanhood special. The concept of a Menstrual art gallery will eloquently showcase this journey. Menstrual Health is a human rights and health issue, and impacts us all.
The purpose of the Period Art gallery is to foster collaboration, unlearning and open conversations to destigmatize taboos surrounding period health while aligning with the cultural lens of our rainbow nation.
“We are thrilled about this partnership with WFN as it presents a fantastic opportunity to shed light on the enduring challenges women encounter surrounding menstrual health. This exhibition will be instrumental in tackling menstrual stigma head-on and advocating for a more enlightened perspective on menstruation. Moreover, it will offer a platform to amplify the diverse experiences of women from various racial and cultural backgrounds. We deeply appreciate WFN’s collaboration in this important initiative, and together, we can make a meaningful impact in promoting menstrual health awareness.” said Ms Normah Zondo, Executive Director of Corporate Relations at UKZN.
The Wireless Female Network was founded in 2018 by Valerie Naidoo Moodley and became a legal entity in June 2021. It’s a recognised and acknowledged organisation based in South Africa with ambassadors in 22 countries across 5 continents with over 300 volunteers.
WFN has recently become a partner and member of the Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation (GSCDM) to strengthen efforts in ensuring that South Africa is not left behind. “Rise up Africa, the time is yours” Read more about WFN here. www.wirelessfemalenetwork.org
Read more on Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation here: www.dignifiedmenstruation.org
The Wireless Female Network focuses on the socio-economic advancement of all people and reducing gender inequalities with Menstrual Health and Wellness being their biggest Channel.
For more information please contact: info@wirelessfemalenetwork.org/ womenairescoiety@gmail.com /or Indu Moodley: Moodleyi@ukzn.ac.za
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Author: Whomashnee Naidoo from Wallstreet coaching Foundation on behalf of Valerie Moodley.
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