Menstrual Health


Exploring the Environmental Footprint of Period Products

Earlier this year, Days for Girls wrote an article about the intersection of menstrual product choice and environmental impacts. Below is…

Period Positive Workplace Webinar Recap

Since the global launch in May 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) initiative has gained significant traction, with 223 businesses in…

Exciting Holiday Announcement: Light the World with Days for Girls!

This holiday season, Days for Girls International is honored to participate in the Light the World Giving Machine initiative, a unique…

Celebrating International Day of the Girl: How DfG Social Enterprises are Building Girls’ Vision for the Future

October 11 marks International Day of the Girl (IDG), a global holiday dedicated to celebrating girls, amplifying their voices, and advocating…

Putting Men in Menstrual Health

“When you lift up women, you lift up humanity,” said Melinda French Gates. William Osal, Country Manager of Uganda at Days…

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…

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…