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Today is the International Menstrual Health Day. Having your period can be tough under normal circumstances, but how about during a pandemic? We have collected some stories, tools and resources below. Add yours!
#ItsTimeForAction #MHD2020 #PeriodsInPandemics #PeriodPower

#ItsTimeForAction #MHD2020 #PeriodsInPandemics #PeriodPower
1/2: In January, several feminist orgs in China found out that among the resources sent to hospitals, there was no period panties that were much in need by women medical workers who had to wear personal protective equipment all day. #PeriodsInPandemics #May28 #MHD2020
2/2: There was then several fundraising initiatives to help get them procured and delivered. Here's a podcast with one of the people involved: https://uncoverinitiative.home.blog/2020/03/18/issue-10/
Thanks Ya for sharing, resilience is beautiful! #PeriodPower!
#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020
Thanks Ya for sharing, resilience is beautiful! #PeriodPower!
#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020
#Podcast: Upholding reproductive health rights in a pandemic
http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/videos-podcasts/262171-making-space-upholding-reproductive-health-rights-coronavirus-pandemic
"Healthcare facilities in the #Philippines are all hands on deck in the battle against the novel coronavirus. But what happens when a poor mother..."
#PeriodsInPandemics #May28 #MHD2020

"Healthcare facilities in the #Philippines are all hands on deck in the battle against the novel coronavirus. But what happens when a poor mother..."
#PeriodsInPandemics #May28 #MHD2020
#Report: Periods in a Pandemic: menstrual hygiene management in the time of #COVID19 by @PlanGlobal
https://www.plan.org.au/-/media/plan/documents/learn/publications/periods-in-a-pandemic-plan-international-report-lower-resolution.pdf?la=en&hash=59432C96787FA29294C09CC47C29D2974537932E
#PeriodsInPandemics #May28 #MHD2020 #MenstruationMatters

#PeriodsInPandemics #May28 #MHD2020 #MenstruationMatters
#News: Coronavirus sparks a sanitary pad crisis in India by @BBCWorld
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52718434
"Schoolgirls in India are facing a massive shortage of sanitary napkins because schools... are closed during the coronavirus lockdown."
#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020 #May28

"Schoolgirls in India are facing a massive shortage of sanitary napkins because schools... are closed during the coronavirus lockdown."
#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020 #May28
#Infographic: Periods don’t stop for pandemics!
Check out this brand-new infographic on the implications of COVID-19 on MHH, including what action is needed during and after the pandemic.
https://menstrualhygieneday.org/materials/infographic-2/
#PeriodsinPandemics #MHD2020
Check out this brand-new infographic on the implications of COVID-19 on MHH, including what action is needed during and after the pandemic.

#PeriodsinPandemics #MHD2020
#Brief: Mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and menstrual health and hygiene by @UNICEF
https://www.unicef.org/media/68371/file/Mitigating-the-impacts-of-COVID-19-on-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-Brief.pdf #PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020 #May28

#Toolkit: Menstruation is not a luxury - a campaign in #NorthMacedonia by our partner @JhrMkd
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAp9mpiH2nC/
#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020 #May28

#PeriodsInPandemics #MHD2020 #May28
#PolicyRecommendations: To make menstrual products, nappies and wet wipes circular by @zerowasteeurope
https://zerowasteeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/zwe_menstrual_products_nappies_wet_wipes_policy_briefing.pdf
#plasticfreeperiods #MHD2020 #PeriodsInPandemics #zerowaste

#plasticfreeperiods #MHD2020 #PeriodsInPandemics #zerowaste