Advocacy


International Day of the Girl: More Than a Pad

International Day of the Girl is a United Nations holiday that raises awareness about issues affecting girls around the world. This…

Breaking the Silence: The Period Positive Workplace Initiative

On September 20, 2023, Days for Girls’ Global Advocacy Director, Diana Nelson, spoke at the Period Positive Workplace launch event hosted…

Women Deliver Conference 2023: Advancing Gender Equality and Menstrual Justice

The 2023 Women Deliver Conference, with its theme “Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions,” was a pivotal event for leaders and organizations worldwide.…

The Pros and Cons of Menstrual Leave Policies in the Workplace: What Organizations Should Know

Menstrual leave is a policy that allows a person to take paid or unpaid leave from their employment if they are…

The Period Positive Workplace Campaign

There is no overstating the importance of women and those who menstruate in the workforce. Today, women represent nearly half of…

South Africa Menstrual Health Snapshot

In June 2022, Days for Girls International (DfG) announced the first installment of a brand new project, the Menstrual Health (MH)…

Period Positive Workplace Webinar

Amplifying menstrual health (MH) in the private sector and involving companies in the fight for menstrual equity in the workplace has…

Days for Girls Named a 2023 Classy Awards Finalist

Today, we are excited to announce that Days for Girls is a top 50 finalist for the 2023 Classy Awards. Classy,…

Announcing the Second Wave of Menstrual Health Country Snapshots!

Earlier this year, Days for Girls International (DfG) – alongside WASH United and Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA) – announced the…

Starbucks Foundation Funding Facilitates Lasting MH Impact

In 2008, Mt.Elgon, a Kenyan district near the border of Uganda, experienced a devastating and prolonged civil political conflict that resulted…