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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

College in China sparks outrage over alleged rule requiring students to prove menstruation for sick leave

A Beijing college is facing public outrage after a staff member allegedly told a student that she would need to take off her trousers to prove she was menstruating in order to get sick leave.

Gengdan Institute University College has defended its staff saying protocol was followed but also claimed that the viral video purportedly showing the incident was “distorted”.

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