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As the year comes to a close, the Period Positive Workplace movement has achieved remarkable milestones in 2024. A total of 223 organizations across 43 countries are now PPW-certified, positively impacting nearly 230,000 employees globally with PPW policies. Recently, the initiative expanded its network by welcoming three new Coalition Partners: Ruby Cup, a UK-based menstrual cup company; Korento ry, a Finnish advocacy group for gynecological disorders; and Natracare, a British distributor specializing in feminine hygiene, nutrition, and natural wellness. Refinery29 recently spotlighted leaders from Days for Girls International and the PPW Coalition in an article published on their menstruation-focused channel, My Period. Titled "It's 2024—Why Isn't Every Workplace a Period-Positive One?", the piece highlights the significance of offering period products in workplaces. This straightforward initiative is framed as a vital step toward advancing menstrual equity and promoting gender equality in professional environments. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ekzZwBMe Follow this link to become a Period Positive Workplace: https://lnkd.in/e2XymSV3 Days for Girls International | Stichting PSI Europe |Population Services International | The Policy Project | The Pad Project | Toilet Board Coalition | ISSA-The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association | Lunette Ltd | Egal Pads, Inc | Menstrual Health Action for Impact (MHAi) | LiZZOM Care | Bfree Cup | Share the Dignity | Georgia STOMP |Pró Infancia |Airac Asociación| Konuşmamız Gerek Derneği| Period Reality| @Nhanga Trust| @DAME | @Zayane Creation| Cyntax Health Projects

We are excited to share some amazing news from PSI Nigeria! In a groundbreaking collaboration, they’ve partnered with the renowned artist Yemi Alade on a powerful new song, "Time of the Month." This anthem goes beyond music—it’s a call to challenge traditional norms and reshape how society perceives #menstrualhealth and #dignity. Through the universal language of music, we’re breaking taboos and inspiring change, one note at a time. Join us in celebrating this exciting collaboration and its potential to drive awareness and spark meaningful conversations around #menstrualhealth. This is what we at Stichting PSI Europe are doing within project Sang pour Sang Unies pour la Dignité raising awareness about menstrual health and dignity and ensuring that every month is a time of empowerment! Fòs Feminista Equipop Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation Watch full video here: https://lnkd.in/eV4PqMCB

Our CEO Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is determined to change the narrative around Africa and set the record straight by myth-busting. That's why she's breaking down three misconceptions about the continent — watch our video below to find out. ⬇️

Together with Fòs Feminista, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation, Equipop, and with the support of Agence Française de Développement, we’re shifting the conversation from hygiene to health, human rights and dignity for menstruators in the Global South. Through the Sang pour Sang project, we’re challenging menstruation-based discrimination, improving access to products, and advocating for menstrual rights as a key part of health and justice. Want to know more? Swipe through to find out! Let’s build a world where periods are met with dignity and care! #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualDignity #MenstrualHealth 

In de Volkskrant mijn opinie over waarom de Nederlandse overheid juist nu, na de verkiezing van Donald Trump tot president van de VS en het op plan zijnde Project 2025, zou moeten investeren in internationale samenwerking. Een wake-up call voor Minister Reinette Klever. Sarah Dobbe Roelien Kamminga Femke Zeedijk-Raeven Danielle Hirsch Mpanzu Bamenga Partos Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Dirk-Jan Koch

Last week, Population Services International had the privilege of hosting the Life Sciences and Health Trade Mission from the Netherlands at our Digital Innovation Hub in Nairobi. The delegation, comprising public and private sector leaders, spent four days exploring partnerships with local actors to advance digitization in health. At the visit, we were joined by representatives from the Ministry of Health, Kenya, IntelliSoft, Ilara Health, Jacaranda Health, and Viya Health Kenya, further illustrating the transformative digital initiatives happening through collaborations across Kenya. The visit sparked new avenues for collaboration, which we look forward to exploring further through PSI Kenya and Stichting PSI Europe as a member of the Global Health Hub Netherlands. A special thanks to Task Force Health Care (TFHC), Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, and Geoffrey Korir for this opportunity. Together, we can build connections that continue to drive meaningful progress in digital health.

A great article by Diana Thompson Nelson (Days for Girls International), Arundati Muralidharan (Global Menstrual Collective, Menstrual Health Action for Impact (MHAi)), and Sarah Webb (Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition) The private sector is often viewed as product manufacturers or donors in the #menstrualhealth community. However, their contributions are diverse and essential to driving impact. Here are some highlights of how the private sector plays a crucial role in Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH): 💡 Innovators: Leading the way in developing a wide range of menstrual products, from single-use to reusable, and driving research in menstrual health solutions. 💰 Funders: Catalyzing support through investments, CSR, and venture capital, enabling programs, innovations, and research to thrive. 🏢 Employers: Supporting female employees by creating menstrual-friendly workplace policies, ensuring access to products, and improving health outcomes, ultimately benefiting businesses. To make meaningful progress, cross-sector collaboration is vital to ensure user-centered solutions, expand equitable access, and address menstrual health needs with dignity and inclusion. 🤝 Call to Action: Collaboration with governments and the social sector is vital to develop responsive solutions, drive policy reforms, and ensure equitable access to quality MHH products and services. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/e98PzexR

"More than 35% of the world’s population lacks the necessities for a safe and healthy menstruation," said PSI Europe Managing Director Odette (Salden) Hekster, highlighting how stigmatizing cultures and environments prevent millions from living fulfilling lives. The Sang pour Sang project is tackling this issue by empowering feminist organizations with resources to provide essential information, services, products, and infrastructure, ensuring women, girls, and gender-diverse people can menstruate with dignity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ds_4cdGS This project is funded by Agence Française de Développement and is a partnership between Equipop Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation Fòs Feminista and Stichting PSI Europe

🚀 The Sang pour Sang Project is On! 🚀 The official launch of the Sang pour Sang Project, united partners, advocates, and change-makers to promote a #MenstrualFriendlyWorld. This important initiative fosters open discussions and engaging activities centered on menstrual health and rights, to break down the stigma surrounding menstruation and empower everyone to manage it with dignity and respect. The event was filled with powerful exchanges, where voices from diverse sectors came together to highlight the need for accessible, inclusive, and stigma-free menstrual care for all. From interactive sessions to advocacy moments, the gathering reinforced our collective commitment to promoting a more menstrual-friendly world. Together, we are taking a stand for menstrual equity, ensuring that no one is left behind. Swipe through to relive some of the key moments from this impactful event! 💪 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue working toward a world where menstruation is met with respect, dignity, and the care everyone deserves. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ds_4cdGS Agence Française de Développement Equipop Fòs Feminista Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation Population Services International

🚀 The Sang pour Sang Project is On! 🚀 The launch brought together partners and advocates to promote a #MenstrualFriendlyWorld. Through powerful discussions and interactive activities on menstrual rights and health, we reinforced our commitment to ending stigma and ensuring everyone can manage their menstruation with respect and support. Swipe through to see some key moments from this impactful gathering. 💪 Let’s keep working toward a world where menstruation is met with dignity and care. *** 🚀 Le projet "Sang pour Sang" est lancé ! 🚀 Le lancement a rassemblé des associations féministes et activistes, partenaires institutionnels et gouvernementaux, et les médias pour promouvoir un monde respectueux des menstruations. Grâce à des discussions inspirantes et des activités interactives sur les droits et la santé menstruels, nous avons renforcé notre engagement à mettre fin à la stigmatisation et à faire en sorte que tout le monde puisse gérer ses menstruations avec respect et soutien. Découvrez les moments clés de ce rassemblement qui a eu un impact considérable. 💪 Continuons à travailler pour un monde où les menstruations sont traitées avec dignité et attention. Agence Française de Développement Equipop Stichting PSI Europe Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation