Period poverty exposes vulnerable girls to HIV
Menstrual Health Day is celebrated globally on May 28 to fight period poverty and end stigma surrounding menstrual health issues.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 30, 2025
Call to end period poverty
The allocated funds include ZWL$200 million in 2020, ZWL$500 million in 2021 and ZWL$1,5 billion in 2022.
By Takudzwa Munemo
May. 29, 2025
Breaking the silence: Transforming menstrual health in Zimbabwe
The reality for many girls and women in Zimbabwe is stark. Menstruation is not merely a private matter — it affects their ability to participate fully in school, work, and community life.
By Leo Muzivoreva
Dec. 24, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Rural girls deserve better: Challenging harmful cultural practices
The idyllic image of rural life often overlooks the harsh realities faced by its most vulnerable residents; girls.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
May. 19, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Period poverty: ditch the taboo, make pads free like condoms
Sanitary wear such as pads and tampons can be expensive and difficult to access in rural areas.
By Evans Mathanda
Jan. 14, 2024
Village Rhapsody: Sanitary pads should be free just like condoms
Soaring prices of sanitary pads tend to push girls out of school in remote areas.
By Evans Mathanda
May. 28, 2023
Kenyan Senator ejected from parliament over alleged ‘period stain
According to reports, senators disrupted Tuesday’s afternoon session to draw the Speaker’s attention to Ms Orwoba’s “inappropriate dress code”.
By Africa News
Feb. 15, 2023
5 well-known studies on menstrual habits: What they reveal so far
eagues developed the suggestion that skipping breakfast
By Theindependent
Sep. 28, 2022
