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5 reasons why menstruation support is critical in a humanitarian crisis

calendar_today28 May 2024

In Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, Gebeyanesh Gebinet and a friend go through the items of a UNFPA dignity kit, containing essentials such as washable sanitary pads, underwear, soap and a reusable cloth, a whistle, and a solar-powered flashlight. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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Events

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024

calendar_today28 May 2024

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News

5 ways the world is changing how it sees menstruation

calendar_today26 May 2022

Menstruation is increasingly understood to be a neglected issue with human right implications. Image by Vulvani, Wikimedia Commons.
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News

Periods not a problem thanks to pad-making club in Malawi

calendar_today12 August 2016

Fatima Muhammed demonstrates how to make a reusable sanitary napkin in her school's sewing room. Classmate Deborah Chavula looks on. © UNFPA Malawi/Henry Chimbali
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