Another layer of misery: Women in Gaza struggle to find menstrual pads, running water
Hundreds of thousands of women are struggling without access to pads, running water or bathrooms in Gaza.
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'Pad Man' Is A Bollywood Movie About A Man And His Menstrual Pads
It's the real-life story of a tinkerer obsessed with manufacturing low-cost sanitary napkins. And it even has songs.
The Problem With Free Menstrual Pads
Governments in countries across Africa have promised to deliver free menstrual pads to girls. But are they getting the details right?
Ugandan Activist Nyanzi Arrested, Charged With Cyber Harassment
Stella Nyanzi's latest run-in with the regime of President Museveni began with a fight for free sanitary pads for school-age girls. Then she wrote about the president and his wife on social media.
Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?
A new study tries to find out what happens when girls in the developing world are on their period. And it's complicated.
New York Aims To Become The Next State To Toss The Tampon Tax
If 2015 was the year of the period, 2016 may be the year when women have to pay less for sanitary supplies, or even get them for free. Some state, local and federal legislators are pushing for change.
What Kenya Can Teach The U.S. About Menstrual Pads
Political pressure is the reason for Kenya's progressive policies — with credit to female leaders as well as some men who have taken on the issue.