Breaking the Silence: The Psychology of Menstruation Among African Girls
Alu Mary OJima To promote a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, Alu Mary Ojima reflects on how the silence surrounding menstruation begins in childhood and continues to shape confidence, relationships, education, and participation in society. Through personal reflection and social commentary, she explores the psychological impact of stigma, the consequences of exclusionary norms, and […]
Reproductive justice: the missing piece of the digital rights puzzle
Disclaimer: for ease of language, women are referred to as all child-bearing people Coined in 1994 by the Women of African Descent for Reproductive Justice, reproductive justice [1] refers to women’s inherent right to maintain bodily autonomy and decide freely and responsibly over matters related to their reproductivity, namely the right to have children […]
Menstrual Health is Everybody’s Business. Period.
This week, the Netherlands is co-hosting the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York.