Posts by Melanie Eng


International Women’s Day 2022

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day! This year, the theme “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” invites us to examine the…

How to Talk About Periods Without Stigma

Promoting menstrual equity is no easy task. Nearly one-fourth of the world’s women and girls, in both low and high resource…

Five Resources for Menstrual Health in Emergencies

Globally, more than 26 million women and girls are displaced due to conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies – leaving…

Periods In and After the Pandemic: Refugee Spotlight — Webinar Recap

In celebration of MH Day 2021 and this year’s theme #ItsTimeForAction, Days for Girls gathered partners for a special webinar event,…

MH Day Interview: CA Assemblymember Cristina Garcia

This February, California Assemblymember Cristina Garcia made state legislative history when she introduced the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021…

Menstrual Equity Interview with Rep. April Berg (D-WA)

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, DfG is shining a light on fierce women leaders paving the way for menstrual equity – and…