Leadership


How the Private Sector Is Helping Us Unlock Menstrual Health for All

At Days for Girls, we know that menstrual health is a global experience that requires collaboration across all sectors, including the…

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,…

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…

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…

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…