World Menopause Day resolution
At a glance
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- What: a resolution by Councilmember Ahmad recognizing October 18, 2026 as World Menopause Day in Philadelphia.
- Where it stands: adopted by voice vote on 2026-10-15.
- Next: Ahmad's workplace accommodations law (captioned "2550849") takes effect January 1, 2027.
Main points
- Three speakers (a therapist, a public health nonprofit representative and a menopause health educator) said menopause is under-researched, under-treated and especially poorly understood in Black and brown communities.
- Ahmad said about 5% of women aged 45 to 64 were treated for symptoms in 2021. She called her law, which guarantees reasonable workplace accommodations for menstruation, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, the first of its kind in any municipality.
Sources
- Council agenda for 2026-10-15: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1449170&GUID=C7D88BEE-0DE9-4C9F-8D5A-1A1674CEA2D8
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rm4F_Nw4Q1s
Discussion time
About 8 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - City Council | 8 |
Log
- 2026-10-15 - City Council — Three speakers in support; adopted by voice vote; Ahmad highlighted her accommodations law.
- 2026-09-24 - City Council - Resolution introduced by Ahmad and adopted by voice vote; speakers supported it.