Global

May 17, 2020 0 Comments

Periods don’t pause for pandemics

May 28th is MH Day. Because periods don’t pause for pandemics, menstrual awareness may be more important than ever. So #ItsTimeForAction on #MHDay2020! (…)

Culture

May 9, 2019 0 Comments

MHDay 2019: It’s Time For Action!

Tuesday 28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day, Theme of MHDay2019: It’s Time For Action! Because although the subject is high on the agenda worldwide, there’s still room for improvement. (…)

Global

May 14, 2018 0 Comments

MH Day 2018: No More Limits

During Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) on May 28 all over the world awareness is raised about the challenges women face during their menstruation. This year is the fifth edition. (..)

Global

May 28, 2017 1 Comment

#MenstruationMatters: not just on MH Day

By 2030, every woman and girl will be able to manage her menstruation hygienically and without stigma. In a nutshell the goal of the brand new MH Alliance, which is launched by Wash United, Simavi and Global Citizen.

Global

May 11, 2017 0 Comments

Menstruation on the agenda

During Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, awareness is raised for the worldwide menstruation taboo. This year’s theme: education. In 2017, it’ll be the first time an event is organised in the Netherlands. About time!

Global

May 28, 2016 0 Comments

#MenstruationMatters! Period!

MHD SPECIAL – Is an initiative like Menstrual Hygiene Day on May the 28th still needed? Yes! Here are seven reasons why.

Global

May 25, 2016 0 Comments

Menstruating in …Kenya

MHD SPECIAL – Saturday, May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day again. Still necessary? Yes! In Kenya sanitary pads are a luxury for most women.

Global

May 21, 2016 0 Comments

Menstruating in … Uganda

MHD SPECIAL – Saturday, May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD) again. Still necessary? Yes! Menstruation can be a life-restricting monthly event for women and girls in Uganda. (…)

Global

May 13, 2016 0 Comments

Menstruating in … Bangladesh

MHD SPECIAL – Saturday, May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day again. Still necessary? Yes! In some parts of Bangladesh, menstruating women and girls can’t leave the house for seven days.

Global

May 1, 2016 0 Comments

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2016

MHD SPECIAL – Saturday, May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day again. The focus of this day is to raise awareness about menstruation and the importance of hygiene worldwide. Still necessary? Yes!