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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…

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 Advocating for Menstrual Health at the CSW68 Forum in New York

Last month, Days for Girls International had the opportunity to advocate for menstrual health at the CSW68 NGO Forum in New…