Martha Rodriguez: A Champion for Menstrual Health in the Dominican Republic
From a young age, Martha Rodriguez had a passion for improving the lives of others in her native Dominican Republic. Long…
Advocacy
Period Positive Workplace Testimonial: FENCOOP & AIRAC
In the Dominican Republic, open conversations about menstrual health are uncommon. However, two organizations in the financial and business sectors are…
Mapping Menstrual Leave in 2024: One Year Since Spain’s Implementation
One year ago, Days for Girls published a blog piece on the pros and cons of menstrual leave policies in response…
Period Positive Workplace Testimonial: Dignifica Tu Vida
Dignifica Tu Vida is an organization dedicated to serving Indigenous women and children in Mexico. Menstrual education stands as a core…
Early Impact Data from the Period Positive Workplace Initiative
On May 28th, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) initiative was launched worldwide in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day. The initial…
Breaking Barriers: Chipo Chikomo’s Journey to Social Entrepreneurship
Chipo Chikomo’s path to becoming a leader in the menstrual health (MH) field was unexpected, and her impact so far has…
Period Positive Workplace Testimonial: Slum Soccer
Slum Soccer, a nonprofit organization based in India, has used the game of soccer to reach underprivileged and homeless youth since…
Days for Girls Malawi and USAID Youth Excel: The Role of Menstrual Health and Hygiene in Education
In 2023, Days for Girls Malawi (DfGM) was awarded a grant from USAID’s Youth Excel, with support from the USAID Office…
Webinar Report: Canada’s Journey to Accelerate Gender and Menstrual Equity
Investing in efforts to advance menstrual health (MH) equality is a crucial step toward reaching gender equality. This is true of…
Announcing the Canada Menstrual Health Snapshot
Beginning in 2022, Days for Girls (DfG) – in collaboration with WASH United – began the Menstrual Health Country Snapshot project.…