Thesis title: Menstrual Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Case Study from Zambia

Begun: October 2019

Qualifications: 

2019 – present            PhD in Regional and Political Geography, Department of Social Geography and Regional Development, Faculty of Science, Charles University

2017 – 2019 Master´s degree in Global Tourism Development, Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University Copenhagen

2013 – 2017 Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications and Public Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University

Research:

Even though it is a natural bodily function, menstruation is often experienced negatively in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It presents a barrier to gender equality and is associated with various adverse effects on psychological, social, health, and economic well-being. These issues are particularly pronounced in the context of African countries where the specific cultural and social norms around menstrual practices and products can notably amplify problems stemming from the limited access to resources. My research is concerned with the broad menstrual experience of women and involves a perspective of menstrual justice. Using a study from Zambia, the project examines factors and challenges influencing menstrual health in a context and explores whether and how these challenges can be overcome by a specific intervention.

Teaching:

Subsaharská Afrika 

Contemporary Trends in Development Studies 

External activities

Member of the Erasmus club board

Coordinator of Young Caritas activities at Global development education department of Caritas Czech Republic