Compendium on Menstrual Disposal, Waste Management & Laundering in Emergencies

The compendium includes practical guidance in addition to a series of case studies of innovations currently being piloted in emergencies globally. It was developed through field visits in Northern Nigeria, Bangladesh and Jordan, a series of global key informant interviews and a robust desk review. 

The compendium was developed by Columbia University and International Rescue Committee (IRC) and was co-published by 16 humanitarian organizations and agencies. 

Also included with the compendium are three infographics:

• Key Components of a Female-Friendly Toilet
• Menstrual Washing, Drying & Storage Needs of Displaced Girls and Women
• Menstrual Disposal: Four Key Elements

This compendium is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).