For many girls, the first period does not always come with a conversation, a clear explanation or a safe place to ask questions. It can arrive with confusion, embarrassment and fear. … Read More »
After nearly a decade of administrative barriers, Ella Pad, a social enterprise to provide affordable sanitary napkins, has finally secured legal recognition. Yet the story raises a larger question. How many … Read More »
A girl’s education should never pause because of her period. A woman’s dignity should never be compromised because of a natural biological process. Yet, for millions across the world, menstruation remains … Read More »
For many adolescent girls in Bangladesh, puberty begins with confusion rather than confidence. Questions about body changes, menstruation, and personal hygiene often remain unanswered due to social stigma and a lack … Read More »
Cholo Swpno Chui (CSC), a youth-led social organisation founded by Muhtasim Abshad Zisan, supports orphans and people with physical disabilities, through their different projects. Recently, the organisation started a campaign, ‘Project … Read More »
On the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, an online discussion titled ‘Women’s Health and Social Thought’ was jointly organized by Sahasi Kanya and Duranta Foundation on Friday morning. Ananya 18 … Read More »
According to the World Bank (2019), over 500 million women and girls globally live without adequate facilities of menstrual hygiene management. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is the key hygiene process for … Read More »
Menstruation, which is a common biological matter for every woman on this planet, should be something very easy to talk about. However, it is still an awkward topic for many, even … Read More »
In Bangladesh, menstruation is a taboo topic. It is avoided through a culture of silence. According to Bangladesh National Hygiene Baseline Survey (BNHBS) 2014, only 6% of girls received any education … Read More »
Sanitary napkin and diaper use in Bangladesh is going up, and so is the spread of contagious diseases. This is due to a lack of waste management. Improper disposal of these daily … Read More »