Rudaba Tabassum

Rudaba is a 19-year-old activist from Bangladesh currently residing in Vancouver. Working with social causes and improving living standards for the marginalised population of Bangladesh has been a part of her life since early high school. Serving as the Head of Department in “Talk Period, Bangladesh” she’s leading a team of 15 young and driven individuals, which started its journey as a dialogue platform to fight back against the stigma and dismantle taboos surrounding menstruation back in early 2020.

Some of their works include hosting informative virtual seminars with gynaecologists, fundraising to provide menstrual kits to the underserved, holding several campaigns that reflect period positivity through social media participation and more. TPBD was one of the very first platforms to bring out an audiogram narrating the menstrual experiences of a Trans man in order to raise more awareness of menstruation being a gender-neutral subject. The work Rudaba does through the several platforms she’s affiliated with allows her to harbour the hope of impacting the world in a more positive way through changing perspectives.

One action Rudaba would like everyone to take:

“Initiate a conversation about period positivity and inclusiveness if you feel your surroundings are not ready for the “uncomfortable” talk. This is the first step that we can take towards dismantling the stigma around such a crucial health subject that every menstruating person needs to go through.”

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