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After nearly a decade of research and overcoming a devastating lab fire, an Indian startup has created the country's first flushable sanitary pad made entirely from plant-based materials. The innovation could transform how millions of women handle menstrual waste disposal.
A Ghanaian queen mother marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day by giving free sanitary pads and education to hundreds of girls who might otherwise miss school. Her mission goes beyond products to breaking the silence that keeps rural girls from understanding their own bodies.
When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.
Ghana is fighting period poverty by distributing free sanitary pads to two million schoolgirls, from fifth grade through high school. The program aims to keep girls in class, boost their confidence, and lift financial pressure from families.