sanitary napkins

Growing up in environments that have a general sense of secrecy and shame around menstruation, young women are often pulled into a vicious cycle of misinformation and lack of credible knowledge.

Sujata’s enterprise Avni that specialises in alternative menstrual products has made several strides in empowering waste-pickers, while also promoting sustainable menstrual practices. Through her range of innovative feminine care products, Sujata is providing a solution that is eco friendly, healthy and guilt-free.

The first few months will be confusing for her and it is upon you to ensure your daughter is introduced to periods with facts, not rumours.

Breathable, plastic-free and designed to keep you sweat-free, Laiqa's sanitary napkins are a much-needed respite to women and the environment

Did you know that there over a billion non-degradable sanitary napkins clogging India's sewage systems, water bodies and landfills? #LiveGreen

"Yes, you need roti, kapda and makaan. But, what will a girl do if she is continuously bleeding under her skirt? It's a social issue that needs immediate solution from state governments," says the woman behind the 'Dignity in Flood' petition. #MenstrualHygieneDay #MenstruationMatters

The founder of Ek Sangharsh, a non-profit organisation, Bahl has engaged in humanitarian initiatives that focus on the betterment of poor and deprived communities, for several years now.

"Only 12 per cent of the 355 million women of menstruating age in India can afford disposable sanitary napkins. But, conservatively, these 42.6 million women will throw 21.3 billion sanitary napkins into a landfill in their lives."

At the core of this conference’s theme was a focus on the impact that participants can have beyond the conference.

One of the biggest takeaways from the announcement was the cut on sanitary napkins from the existing 12% to nil.