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Menstrual equity refers to the access to safe environments in which to menstruate, including bathroom facilities and clean water, as well as access to menstrual products that allow for the ability to go to school, work, and engage in life with dignity. Menstruation is a physiologic process, not a reflection of maturity or self-worth.

This content aligns with Goals 5, 10, and 8 by exploring the impact of unequal practice, paying particular attention to the workplace in the areas of discrimination, effective participation, and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels and access to resources: economic, land, and natural resource ownership.

By addressing the health, energy, urban, climate, and environmental aspects of air pollution and climate change, the article supports the achievement of SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land.

This chapter supports UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action) by promoting the transition to renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, fostering technological innovation, and emphasizing collaboration and innovation to drive the development of cleaner and more efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.