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The U.S. Tampon Shortage Was There Long Before You Heard About It
The reason why hand sanitizer and Sriracha sauce shortages make headlines and dwindling tampon supplies don't
Poland's New Pregnancy Registry Raises Red Flags
Some women feel their privacy and autonomy are on the line
Gender
Periods Don't Stop For Conflict
Addressing women's health in Ukraine and other conflict zones
Gender
Ghana's Proposed Hate Bill Threatens Safety, Livelihood, and the Health of LGBTQI+ People
Human rights defenders in Ghana and in the diaspora should work with a broad base of allies to defeat the proposed bill
Gender
Breaking "Code Red": Why Words Matter When Talking About Menstruation
How vernacular perpetuates stigma and shame, portraying menstruation as "unclean"
Gender
The Missing Girls of India: A National Shame
A call to reform the institutions and cultural practices that perpetuate gender biases against girls
Gender
Putting Women at the Center of HIV Prevention Research—and Beyond
While health-progress continues for many, women and girls continue to be left behind
Gender
Ending Female Genital Mutilation
Best practices are known and political will may finally be here to end this extreme form of discrimination against women