The theme for World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 is #PeriodFriendlyWorld, on the occasion of May 28th and the upcoming plenary meeting in June, ISO/TC 338 Chair Gerda Mazi Larsson along with Jenny Acaralp and Joakim Falk from SIS, visited UNFPA for a kick-off meeting in the UN City, Copenhagen.
This meeting marked the planning for the June meetings where members from around the world will gather to progress the development of the first global ISO standards for menstrual products.
During the meeting we had the opportunity to learn about UNFPA´s important work and one of their many initiatives to support menstrual health and hygiene, the "Dignity kit". These kits are given out at refugee camps and other similar locations and include essentials as menstrual pads, soap, blanket, underwear etc.