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Periods do not stop for pandemics

Periods do not stop for pandemics

A continuously updated document with news articles, blog posts and information from our partners related to menstruation, hygiene and Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 / COVID-19 can  be found under the link. Below are some selected articles and resources. The views expressed...

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CSW64 – Statement by Menstrual Health & Hygiene Collective

CSW64 – Statement by Menstrual Health & Hygiene Collective

On 9th March 2020, the 64th session of the Commission on the Status of Women convened an abridged procedural meeting and adopted the [draft Political Declaration]. On the occasion of the Commission of the Status of Women and the 25-year review of the Beijing...

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8th MHM Virtual Conference – new date : 21st May 2020

8th MHM Virtual Conference – new date : 21st May 2020

The 8th Annual Virtual Conference on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Schools provides an opportunity to share the latest research and programming from around the world. The virtual conference is expected to bring together online over 1,000 participants from...

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ICPD25: It’s Time to Invest in Menstrual Health and Hygiene

ICPD25: It’s Time to Invest in Menstrual Health and Hygiene

In 1994 the first International Conference of Population and Development (ICPD) took place in Cairo. 179 governments adopted a landmark Programme of Action, but it made no explicit mention of menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) as part of sexual and reproductive health...

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The Period Posse: Autumn 2019 Webinar Series

The Period Posse: Autumn 2019 Webinar Series

Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has released an exciting programme of webinars for autumn 2019 that will see MHM experts discuss a variety of key emerging issues. The topics that will be covered in The Period Posse Presents series include updated...

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African Coalition for MHM – MH Day 2019 Summary Report

African Coalition for MHM – MH Day 2019 Summary Report

On MH Day 2019 the African Coalition for MHM hosted a panel discussion under the question: What has changed in menstrual hygiene management in Africa? It was attended by First Lady of Kwale County H.E. Christine Ndegwa, Member of Parliament in Zimbabwe Hon. Priscilla...

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