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A groundbreaking Chinese film depicts painful gyno exams and menstrual health, topics rarely shown publicly. Young women across China are increasingly using movies, social media, and public platforms to normalize conversations about their bodies and needs.
A South Korean femtech company is bringing plastic-free menstrual pads to the US market after selling 10 million units at home. Prism Pads replace synthetic materials with plant-based alternatives from top to bottom.
UNICEF reached nearly 9 million girls with menstrual health services last year, keeping them in school and helping solve a water crisis that hits girls hardest. On World Water Day, the organization announced plans to put girls at the center of global water decisions.
Women and girls in post-conflict communities across Nigeria's Plateau State received essential menstrual health supplies and education this International Women's Day. The initiative brings dignity and hope to those who need it most.
Zimbabwe is taking steps to end period poverty that forces thousands of girls to miss school each year. New policies could make sanitary products free or affordable while expanding health support for young women.
South Africa is taking action to protect women's health after university researchers found potentially harmful chemicals in sanitary pads. The government is launching a full investigation to ensure these essential products are safe for millions of women.
A single activist transformed an entire village in Jharkhand into India's first menstrual-waste-free community. His movement is now spreading to 120 villages across the region.
A public health expert who left Nigeria for better opportunities in Canada is using her success to give back, running a foundation that provides menstrual health education to girls across Nigeria. Her story shows how immigrants can bridge two worlds.
India's Supreme Court just ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, ordering every school in the country to provide free sanitary pads to girls. The landmark decision also mandates separate, accessible toilets in all schools, with real consequences for those who don't comply.
Liberia just installed menstrual pad dispensers in public schools so girls never have to miss class because of their periods. The program will reach over 100,000 girls across three counties.
When Sristi Bose saw empty desks during menstruation week, she started asking questions. Now her student-led team brings menstrual health education to rural girls across seven Indian states.
Kerala is launching a groundbreaking eco-friendly menstrual health program, providing 169,000 reusable menstrual cups and 322 incinerators to schools, colleges, and women's groups across the state. The initiative combines environmental sustainability with health awareness, making period care both accessible and planet-friendly.