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South Africa Investigates Safety of Menstrual Products
Daily Mix2d ago

South Africa Investigates Safety of Menstrual Products

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.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Village in India Goes 2 Years Without Period Pad Waste
VideosFeb 12

Village in India Goes 2 Years Without Period Pad Waste

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.

The Better India2 min read
Nigerian builds health charity from Canada, helps girls back home
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Nigerian builds health charity from Canada, helps girls back home

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.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools
SolutionsJan 30

India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools

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.

Indian Express2 min read
Liberia Puts Pad Banks in Schools to End Period Poverty
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Liberia Puts Pad Banks in Schools to End Period Poverty

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.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
College Students Keep 355 Girls in School During Periods
Acts of KindnessJan 29

College Students Keep 355 Girls in School During Periods

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.

The Better India3 min read
Kerala Distributes 169,000 Menstrual Cups to Schools
SolutionsJan 18

Kerala Distributes 169,000 Menstrual Cups to Schools

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.

The Hindu2 min read