Every once in a while we bring up sustainable development – something that the United Nations has placed utmost importance on, in the hopes of delivering development goals that are to be met by 2030 (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development). Two fields that will play a vital role in achieving these goals are science and […]
A Spotlight on Menstrual Activists
For a cause to go far in making an impact and a difference, as well as successfully spreading awareness, you need dedicated activists who will use their platforms regularly in furthering important information about that specific cause. The way the world is going, everyone should be adding the title of ‘activist’ to their lives because […]
International Day of Education 2020
About International Day of Education If you have access to a good education, then you have the tools to propel your life forward. Knowledge acquired leads to better living, good jobs, financial stability, a higher quality of life, and so on. It is instrumental to our lives and is a basic human right that must […]
Takeaways from the Global Gender Gap Report 2020.
Sukhibhava, an NGO based in Bangalore, shared some takeaways from the recently released Global Gender Gap Report 2020. The organization aims to help women in urban and rural areas adopt better menstrual hygiene through awareness programs. At GiveHer5, we find it important to pay attention to news and updates that not only align with our […]
Menstrual Matters – Global Superstitions
At GiveHer5, we aim to educate and inform people on menstrual health awareness and period poverty, both of which are massive issues in India as well as globally. With a large population not having access to tools, resources and correct information, it is not uncommon to see wrong information, archaic beliefs and draconian thought processes […]
Story Of A Legend – Amelia Earhart
“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” – Amelia Earhart History is fascinating, for it informs us of the progress that takes place as centuries go by. Science, medicine, research and discoveries – there’s always something that pushes the envelope further […]
Periods In The News – Menstrual Matters
In this age of information overload, it is easy for important things to get lost in the noise. This is why we handpicked a few pieces of news, articles, blogs and essays that got our attention at GiveHer5. Here is your dose of curated period news to keep you aware, informed and up to date on […]
Period Shaming – Parents, here is how you can help end it.
As parents, you always want to shelter your children from the big, bad world out there. While you may be making sure that home is a safe space, there is very little you can control once your kids are outside home. As they grow older, your kids spend a lot of time in school and […]
Book Review: PERIOD by Emma Barnett
At GiveHer5, we like to keep ourselves updated on the topic of menstruation in whatever context it comes up – be it through a social issue, awareness campaign, a movie reference or even a book. As a topic, there is a vast spectrum of issues that intersect with it ranging from health and hygiene, politics, poverty, taboos, gender […]
UN Day: Menstruation and the Sustainable Development Goals
October 24, UN Day UN Day or United Nations Day is celebrated globally on 24th October. It marks the existence of the UN Charter in the year 1945. Given that today is an important day, we wanted to highlight the relationship between menstrual health management and the Sustainable Development Goals. GiveHer5 in a nutshell […]