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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…