International Menstrual Standards: A Vital Need
It might surprise you to learn that while there are international standards for almost everything we use –i.e. paper clips, screws,…
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Two Years of the Period Positive Workplace: Insights from Employees and Managers
On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) initiative launched in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day. The motivation to launch…
Meet Maya: A Story of Dedication
Maya Devi Khaitu, DfG’s Nepal Country Director, understands firsthand how stigmatized and misunderstood menstruation often is in her country. Maya grew…
Why the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act Can Bridge the US Partisan Gap
On April 1, 2025, the Days for Girls (DfG) Advocacy department met with 11 United States Congressional offices alongside the National…
Championing Menstrual Health at UN CSW: A Path to Gender Equality
At this year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Days for Girls (DfG) had the privilege of co-hosting a…
Period Positive Workplace Coalition Spotlight: Egal, Pads on a Roll
Egal, Pads on a Roll is at the forefront of menstrual product innovation. Their mission? Make menstrual products as accessible as…
Webinar Recap: Advancing Menstrual Health in South African Schools
The theme for this year’s International Day of the Girl was Girls’ Vision for the Future. It highlighted the hope that…
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…
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…