Today is World Menstrual Health Day.

Periods should never be a barrier to dignity, education, or opportunity — but for millions of girls and women around the world, they still are.

Access to menstrual health is a human right.

📢 It’s time for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.
#HerHealthHerPower

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) revealed a shocking stat:
80% of Black women will develop fibroids in their lifetime.
This isn't just a statistic — it's a call to action.
#ReproductiveEquity #Fibroids #BlackHealth #WomensHealth #APPG #HealthEquity #HerHealthHerPower

Excited to be moderating this panel

“Violence against women and girls is not inevitable—it is preventable. - UN women chief

“Urgent need for strong criminal justice systems that hold perpetrators accountable, and adequate support for survivors, including access to safe and transparent reporting mechanisms,” - UNODC chief

#herpower

So excited to be speaking on this panel.

The U.K. gov’s Invest in Women Taskforce brought to light that:

- female founders receive 1.8% of equity investment in the UK as of 2024
- this could force a quarter of British Female entrepreneurs to get funding overseas

At a time when our economy desperately seeks growth. This has to change.

The number of women who have died during pregnancy is the highest in 20 years according to recent research. Black women a four times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth. #reform #womenshealth #PMNCH #WHO #UN

@theguardian.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @who.int

Interested to see how much this platform grows