Global Research Update #45
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge among adolescent Syrian refugee girls displaced in Lebanon: The role of schooling and parental communication Sasha Abdallah Fahme,L’Emira Lama El... Read More
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WoMena 2021/2022 Annual Report
Throughout the reporting period (July 2021 – June 2022), WoMena successfully reached 11,911 people with Menstrual Health (MH) knowledge, and distributed 6,390 MH Kits, 6,462... Read More
Global Research Update #44
Menstrual health and period poverty in Lebanon during economic crisis: A qualitative analysis of the challenges; Hassan et al., Frontiers in Reproductive health, 2022 This study from... Read More
A Loving Tribute to Siri Tellier
It is with immense sorrow that WoMena says a heartbreaking goodbye to our Senior Reproductive Health Advisor and fervent supporter, Siri Tellier, who passed away... Read More
10 Reasons Menstrual Cups can be a Good Solution
We are asked by menstruators, trainers, programme staff and donors about why MCs could be a good solution. We have tried to assemble the best... Read More
2017 Milestone: Achieving VAT exemption of Menstrual Cups in Uganda
In July 2017, WoMena came to directly see the positive impact of our advocacy efforts at political level in Uganda. Joining forces with our partner... Read More
Will you get a cup for your sister also? Alice Mungeni’s story
Alice is 22-years old and one of WoMena’s trainer of trainers in Uganda’s Bukere-Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. Along with her parents and other family members... Read More
Join our Board of Directors!
WoMena Uganda is looking for new Board Members on Menstrual Health Management and Advocacy Who are we? In the field of reproductive health, a great... Read More
Global Research Update #38
Sang et al.,2021: Blood Work: Managing Menstruation, Menopause and Gynaecological Health Conditions in the Workplace. A qualitative survey was conducted among 627 female employees working... Read More
Global Research Update #37
Pokhrel et al., 2021: Acceptability and feasibility of using vaginal menstrual cups among schoolgirls in rural Nepal: a qualitative pilot study. An exploratory study based... Read More
Global Research Update #36
Sommer et al., 2021: Menstrual hygiene management in schools: midway progress update on the “MHM in Ten”2014–2024 global agenda. A global desk review was done... Read More
Global Research Update #35
Hennegan et al., 2020: ‘I do what a woman should do’: a grounded theory study of women’s menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda.... Read More
Global Research Update #34
Winkler et al., 2020: The Politics, Promises, and Perils of Data: Evidence-Driven Policy and Practice for Menstrual Health. Several scholars from multiple disciplines discuss questions... Read More
Global Research Update #33
Beksinska et al., 2020: Acceptability of the menstrual cup among students in further education institutions in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A cohort study was done among... Read More
Global Research Update #32
Clatworthy et al.,2020: Monitoring Menstrual Hygiene Management Programming in Emergencies: A Rapid Assessment Tool (M-RAT). This M-RAT was developed by Columbia University and the International... Read More
Global Research Update #31
Bobel et al.,2020: The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies. The Palgrave Handbook consists of 72 chapters. WoMena has contributed two chapters on “Menstrual Health... Read More
Global Research Update #30
WoMena, 2020: Beyond Distribution: A Feasibility Study of Introducing a Menstrual Health Component into Four Secondary Schools in Buikwe District, Uganda (Phase 1). A pilot... Read More
Global Research Update #29
WoMena, 2020: Menstrual Cup Market Accessibility Report (MCMAP). An evaluation was conducted by WoMena Uganda in collaboration with several partners (Marie Stopes (MS) Uganda, Welthungerhilfe... Read More
Global Research Update #28
Nalugya et al., 2020: Assessing the effectiveness of a comprehensive menstrual health intervention program in Ugandan schools (MENISCUS): process evaluation of a pilot intervention study.... Read More
Global Research Update #27
Goddard & Sommer., 2020: Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management and WASH in Urban Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management and WASH in Urban Slums: Gaps in... Read More
Global Research Update #26
Kansiime et al., 2020: Menstrual health intervention and school attendance in Uganda (MENISCUS-2): a pilot intervention study. Longitudinal study with pre–post evaluation of a pilot... Read More
Global Research Update #25
Schlievert et al., 2019: Effect of non-absorbent intravaginal menstrual/contraceptive products on Staphylococcus aureus and production of the superantigen TSST-1. Vitro tests conducted to evaluate three... Read More
Global Research Update #24
Puniz and Hekster, 2019: Technical brief for the Integration of Menstrual Health in SRHR. PSI Europe developed a tool kit with the aim of integrating... Read More
Global Research Update #23
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, 2019: Improving health and learning through better water, sanitation and hygiene in schools: an information package for... Read More
Happy holidays from WoMena!
2020 has been a challenging year for most of us. The corona pandemic has heavily affected WoMena’s work, as so much of what we do... Read More
Menstrual health Management among urban Refugees – update
Menstrual health Management among urban Refugees is a project funded by the US Embassy in Uganda and implemented by WoMena Uganda with support from local... Read More
WoMena is looking for good examples of progress on menstrual health in the East and Southern Africa region
Do you have any reports or other documentation on progress or important MHM events in the East & Southern African region? WoMena has been asked... Read More
Media Café Launch and Training of Trainers
Media Café Launch 30th. October 2020 the Bfree media Café was launched as a platform to reach more than 100,000 people on social media platforms,... Read More
Menstrual health management (MHM) intervention in Adjumani District
With funding from Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) through the Canadian Government, Women’s Global Health Innovations (WGHI) in partnership with Public Health Ambassadors Uganda... Read More
Menstrual Health Component for Primary Schools Project in Buikwe District
WoMena Uganda in partnership with Buikwe District Local Government and the Icelandic Embassy is implementing Menstrual Health Component for Primary Schools Project in 21 primary... Read More
WoMena has been named as one of the most cost-effective menstrual health organisations in the world
We are honored to announce that WoMena has been named as one of the most cost-effective menstrual health organisations in the world in a new... Read More
International Day of the Girl Child
Today we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child! This year’s theme “My Voice, Our Equal Future” highlights the importance of addressing the needs... Read More
Autumn newsletter is out!
In a world where the corona virus (Covid-19) continues to have a severe impact on all our lives, we at WoMena are determined to keep working... Read More
New Executive Director of WoMena Uganda – Paul Kapotwe
Please join us welcoming the new Executive Director of WoMena Uganda, Paul Kapotwe. He is a citizen of Zambia with over 15 years in rural... Read More
Virtual book launch – The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies
Join the launch of the recently published Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies, to which WoMena has contributed a couple of chapters. During the launch, the... Read More
Studio MH Day: Impact
Taking place on 23 September from 3 to 5 PM CET, Studio MH Day: Impact will be a live online event where the outstanding results... Read More
Let’s talk about menstruation!
WoMena Uganda has partnered with Youth Equality Center – YEC to hold important conversations on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) on YEC Radio – an... Read More
Are Menstrual Cups regulated by governments around the world?
DOWNLOAD FAQ HERE WoMena Summary and Approach WoMena sometimes gets the question: Are menstrual cups (MCs) ‘regulated’ by governments? This is an important question for... Read More
What are the links between Menstrual Health Management & Gender-Based Violence?
DOWNLOAD ARTICLE HERE WoMena SUMMARY [1] There is a growing understanding that gender-based violence (GBV) has many dimensions, both physical and psychological. It additionally includes... Read More
Period poverty & health workers fighting COVID-19
“I told my female colleague that my dress is spoiled and I cannot even get up and walk to someplace where I can go easily... Read More
MHM & COVID-19 – A web dialog about lessons learnt during pandemic
The African Coalition for Menstrual Health Management (ACHMH) and Days for Girls (DfG), with support and guidance from UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office,... Read More
How does inadequate Menstrual Health Management pose challenges to achieving the SDGs?
Menstruation is connected to many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is not unique – many other fields also find this connectedness. However, we... Read More
A rapid assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on menstruating girls and women in Uganda
COVID 19 crisis may limit access to menstrual products. Last week, WoMena performed a rapid assessment on the impact of COVID 19 on menstruating girls... Read More
NEW PUBLICATION – The Menstrual Cup Market Accessibility Project (MCMAP)
WoMena Uganda in collaboration with several partners (Marie Stopes Uganda, Welthungerhilfe, private pharmacies, Ruby Life, and HUE Experiential) conducted a project in Uganda to integrate... Read More
Menstrual Health Week 2020
As Menstrual Hygiene Day partner, we ended the Menstrual Month of May 2020 with the WoMena Menstrual Health Week 2020. Each day of the week, we explored... Read More
Menstrual Health and Covid-19 – What we have learned?
Let us commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day in a very different way this year due to COVID-19! Join in a pre-Menstrual Hygiene Day web dialogue on... Read More
Introducing new anti-microbial menstrual cup in Adjumani District
WoMena Uganda supported the implementation of a menstrual cup pilot intervention in collaboration with Public Health Ambassadors Uganda (PHAU), Women’s Global Health Innovations (WGHI) and... Read More
What happens when we can’t deliver what we promised?
How did WoMena Uganda manage the cancellation of intervention activities in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement? Read the whole story HERE.
Ruby Cup made me proud to be a Woman!
At the age of 14, Diana fled conflict in the DRC in 2008, together with 3 members of my family. Now she is a part... Read More
Assessing the effectiveness of a comprehensive menstrual health intervention program in Ugandan schools (MENISCUS)
The intervention included five components delivered by the implementing partner (WoMena Uganda) and the research team: (i) training teachers to implement government guidelines for puberty... Read More
COVID-19 and Menstruation – what are the challenges?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQs HERE This mini-FAQ is being updated as we get new information and comments. At this point, the scientific evidence is... Read More
WoMena Annual Report 2019
The WoMena Annual Report 2019 is published. The report presents several significant milestones of WoMena in 2019, as well as anchors to our overall strategy in... Read More
A message from our Acting Executive Director, Thao Ngoc Do
Dear friends and supporters, We at WoMena hope you are well and keeping safe during these uncertain times. The current situation in Uganda seems uncertain... Read More
MENSTRUAL CUP SHORT FAQs AND ANSWERS
WoMena receives many questions from the women and girls we reach out to, from our trainers and our partners. Therefore, the team collected a series... Read More
Do menstrual cups (MCs) cause uterine prolapse?
The issue raised by an article in the BBC is actually NOT that MCs cause uterine prolapse. The issue is that two women report they are... Read More
WoMena creates awareness on Menstrual Health Management at Kyambogo University
WoMena participated in the 2020 International Women Day celebrations at Kyambogo University to create awareness and provide MHM education and information on Menstrual Cup usage.... Read More
Menstrual Cup “Bfree” Promotion Video
New video about WoMena’s, Women’s Global Health Innovations’, and Public Health Ambassadors Uganda’s Bfree project in Alele and Dzaipi refugee settlements provides MHM training and antibacterial ‘Bfree’ menstrual... Read More
Does menstruation make girls miss school?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQs AS PDF HERE WoMena receives many questions from the women and girls we reach out to, from our trainers... Read More
Web-dialogue: low- and middle-income country perspectives on menstrual product taxes
Several countries and states around the world have responded to campaigns for the removal or reduction of taxes on menstrual products, the most recent being... Read More
Meet M.B. – GBV survivor and Menstrual Cup champion
” Thank you WoMena! I was an ex-militant. My husband died in the war, so, I ran to Uganda with our only son. There, I... Read More
Global Research Update #22
Zulaika et al., 2019: Menstrual cups and cash transfer to reduce sexual and reproductive harm and school dropout in adolescent schoolgirls: study protocol of a... Read More
WoMena receives the POWER, TOGETHER award
The Power of Collaboration! WoMena is thrilled to be among the 21 organizations around the world to receive the Women Leaders Global Forum Power Together... Read More
November Newsletter
The year 2019 has been our busiest so far. In our latest newsletter you will find progress updates of our ongoing projects in Uganda, Kenya and... Read More
REPORT: Menstrual Cup Research Dissemination Meeting Menstrual Cups: Innovative Menstrual Health Management
The report from the Menstrual Cup Research Dissemination Meeting, which took place last year is now available online. The purpose of the meeting was to... Read More
Menstrual Health Management training in Home Bay, Kenya
In June, we conducted a two-day training on Menstrual Health Management and the use of the menstrual cup in Homa Bay in Kenya. The training participants... Read More
Webinar – An unavoidable issue: Addressing menstrual health supply needs in humanitarian contexts
Menstruators do not cease menstruating during conflict, displacement and humanitarian emergencies but menstrual health management (MHM) issues are often not considered to be life-threatening, and... Read More
Global Research Update #21
Hennegan et al. (2019): Women’s and girls’ experiences of menstruation in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis. A systematic review and... Read More
New vacancy: Administrative Assistant
Position title: Administrative Assistant Reports to: Programme Office Manager Location: WoMena Uganda Office – Ntinda Kigoowa Contract: 1 year (with 3 months probationary period) Hours:... Read More
Do menstrual products contain harmful substances?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQ AS PDF HERE Introduction Concerns about harmful substances in menstrual products are common and frequently expressed in alarmist headlines in the... Read More
New partnership announcement!
Womena is happy to announce a new partnership with Save the Children International (SCI), Norad and Clean Cup on a pilot project seeking to improve... Read More
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019
Yesterday we celebrated the 2019 Menstrual Hygiene Day! We took part and organized events both in Denmark and Uganda. See below so photos of us... Read More
Global Research Update #20
Hytti et al. (2019): Menstrual Cup Interventions Follow-up Study, Uganda: Study Report. The study objectives included continual use of the menstrual cups after initial introduction,... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in NGO, HR & Financial Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for an... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Project Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for a Project... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are looking for a Monitoring &... Read More
New publication: Menstrual Cup Interventions Follow-up Study Report, Uganda
Our follow-up report on the long-term experiences of menstrual cup use among girls and women from three menstrual cup interventions conducted in the rural Kitgum,... Read More
Global Research Update #19
Wilbur et al. (2019): Systematic review of menstrual hygiene management requirements, its barriers and strategies for disabled people . This review assesses the menstrual hygiene requirements... Read More
Meet the Trainers – Priscilla Nansubuga
For part two in our series ‘Meet the Trainers’, we get to know Priscilla Nansubuga, nurse by profession, feminist by passion and a WoMena trainer... Read More
What is the environmental impact of menstrual products?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQ AS PDF HERE Which, and how many, menstrual products are used? What is their content? We focus on commercially available, disposable... Read More
Viola’s cup story
Viola Jackline lives in Imvepi Refugee Settlement. She tells us about her experiences participating in the menstrual cup pilot project carried out by CARE International... Read More
Global Research Update #18
CARE International and WoMena Uganda (2018): Ruby Cups: Girls in Imvepi Refugee Settlement Taking Control. The Menstrual Hygiene Management pilot was conducted among 80 refugee women and... Read More
Meet the Trainers – Mukyala Pinky Theresa
In our new series we talk to the WoMena trainers who do the very important work of delivering trainings to girls and women on menstrual... Read More
Global Research Update #17
Aqua for All & Simavi (2018): Learning and innovating, positioning the school health club for WASH and menstrual health action. This paper presents the experiences of... Read More
Free menstrual health training tool kit tested
Together with Ruby Life, WoMena is in the early stages of launching a tool kit that can be used to train girls and women about... Read More
Is there any connection between menstrual cups and infections?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQ AS PDF HERE What is the link between menstruation and infection? WoMena staff are frequently asked by health providers... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience regarding Reproductive Health Advocacy?
Then you might be who we are looking for! We are currently looking for a Part-Time, Volunteer Advocacy Officer (5-10 hours per month) to work... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on management experience regarding Communications of development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for a Part-Time, Volunteer... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience regarding Communications of development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for a Part-Time, Volunteer... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in NGO, HR & Financial Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for an Organisational... Read More
New Vacancy: Project Manager
WoMena Uganda is currently looking for a Project Manager whose main role will be to implement and evaluate menstrual cup research and projects in Uganda attached... Read More
Ruby Cups: Girls in Imvepi Refugee Settlement Taking Control
CARE International and WoMena Uganda are currently concluding a menstrual cup (MC) pilot implementation project in Imvepi Refugee Settlement, funded by European Union Civil Protection... Read More
Global Research Update #16
Madziyire, M.G et al. (2018): Menstrual Cups as a Menstrual Management Method for Low Socioeconomic Status Women and Girls in Zimbabwe: A Pilot Study. A prospective interventional... Read More
“I said to myself: Am I normal?”
Read the story of how Resty – one of the teachers taking part in WoMena Uganda’s project in Buikwe District – experienced having her first... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in menstrual and reproductive health training?
Are you interested in training girls and women in their sexual and reproductive rights? Then you might be who we are looking for! We are... Read More
Do menstrual cups affect hymens/virginity?
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS FAQ AS PDF HERE What is the hymen? There is widespread belief that girls are born with a solid membrane... Read More
Global Reserach Update #15
Min, J and Ahn, S (2018): Effects of menstrual self-management education program on knowledge and behavior of menstrual self-management in high school girls. A randomized controlled trial... Read More
Meet the team – Alex Farley
For this installment of Meet the team, we have spoken to Alex Farley, Research and Project Management Officer with WoMena Uganda. Alex did her undergraduate... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Research & Project Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for a... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in NGO, HR and Financial Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for an... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are looking for a Monitoring... Read More
WoMena project presented at international menstrual health conference
On the 30th of October – a rainy day in Kampala it turned out – the 7th Virtual Conference on MHM (Menstrual Hygiene Management) in... Read More
Our October Newsletter is out!
The October Newsletter highlights some of our key activities in the recent months. These include updates from our projects in Uganda and Denmark as well... Read More
A newcomer’s impressions from a WoMena Uganda training
Under the shade of a large tree, the senior 1 girls of Nyenga Senior Secondary School are looking at one of their classmates stretching her... Read More
ZOA Refugee Menstrual Cup scale up project updates
The ZOA Imvepi Menstrual cup Scale up project was conducted by ZOA and WoMena Uganda as part of a project led by ZOA in consortium... Read More
What are menstrual irregularities?
QUESTION: what is the menstrual cycle? menarche? menopause? We refer to the menstrual cycle, or ‘menses’, as the cyclical discharge of blood and... Read More
New partnership announcement – Goodwings
Goodwings is a hotel booking site with a vision of turning the hotel industry into a driving force for positive change. Goodwings works with Womena and... Read More
Ndrelmba, Perotiyapa and Dora: Translating Menstruation
WoMena’s Project Management and Research Officer Alex Farley wrote a guest blog post on the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) website about the importance of language in menstrual health... Read More
Meet the team – Nakalema Shamirah
Today we are speaking to our training Coordinator Nakalema Shamirah. She is Ugandan, 28 years old and mother of two boys. How did you become involved in... Read More
The importance of male involvement in gender programmes
In the year of the #metoomovement and a week which witnesses both the overturn of the Irish abortion ban and the fourth anniversary of International... Read More
New project with Reden / The Nest International
WoMena has recently commenced a partnership with Nest International, an independent private institution that supports foreign sex workers in Copenhagen, Denmark. The partners will over... Read More
WoMena participation in WHO Global MHM research meeting
On 23-24 Aug 2018, WoMena participated in a Global research collaborative meeting on menstrual health in adolescents at WHO Headquarters in Geneva hosted by WHO’s Department of Reproductive Health and... Read More
Improving menstrual health in the Imvepi refugee settlement
We are currently implementing a small intervention aimed at improving menstrual health in Imvepi Refugee settlement particularly in Lanya Primary School. This intervention will benefit... Read More
Global Research Update #14
Nurkhairulnisa AI et al. (2018) in a questionnaire -based study of 123 parents/guardians from both public forum held in May 2012 and adolescent gynaecology or paediatric... Read More
Do nutritional deficiencies lead to menstrual irregularities?
Menstrual irregularities can cause significant difficulties in the everyday life of menstruating women and girls. However, menstrual irregularities are not considered as important public health concerns especially... Read More
Interested in working with Training and Project Management for development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking to hire... Read More
Global Research Update #13
Castensson, A (2018) in her thesis: The Capability of Cups: A comparative field study in Uganda investigating the impact of menstrual cups on women and... Read More
Menstrual Cup Research Dissemination Meeting – 28th of June 2018 Kampala, Uganda
Menstrual Cups (MCs) have been introduced as a sustainable Menstrual Health Management (MHM) option with success in several African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and South... Read More
Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) reproductive health hotline
Based on our joint menstrual cup pilot, Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU), one of WoMena’s partners in Uganda has included menstrual health & cups in their... Read More
Menstrual Health for Schools – Updates from the Buikwe district model
The WoMena team has been busy in Buikwe throughout March and April with parents meetings, data collection and a lot of trainings. In collaboration with... Read More
Global Research Update #12
WoMena (Tellier, S & Hyttel, M) (2018) in a review paper: Menstrual Health Management in East and Southern Africa: A Review Paper aim to identify... Read More
Challenges And Opportunities Of Menstrual Health In Ugandan Refugee Settlements
WoMena’s project officer Megan Devonald wrote a guest blog post on the Humanitarian Innovation Fund website about our project Feasibility assessment of menstrual cups and reusable pads as... Read More
New publication: Menstrual Health Management in East and Southern Africa – a Review Paper
WoMena was commissioned by UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office to produce a literature review of current Menstrual Health Management (MHM) in East and Southern... Read More
NowThis – MHM pilot intervention at the Rhino Refugee Settlement in Uganda
Our MHM pilot intervention at the Rhino Refugee Settlement in Uganda was featured in the NowThis News.
Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018!
Today we are celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018 and showing how menstruation matters… …in Johannesburg, South Africa at the UNFPA East and South Africa Regional Menstrual Health... Read More
Are menstrual cups acceptable to muslims?
QUESTION: Are Menstrual Cups (MCs) ‘culturally acceptable’ to Muslims? WHAT DO MUSLIM AUTHORITIES STATE? In any context, the concept of ‘culturally acceptable’ needs to be... Read More
Our May Newsletter is out!
The May newsletter focuses on the Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018! You can find WoMena in Johannesburg, Kampala and Copenhagen throughout the week leading up to the main day... Read More
Global Research Update #11
Sommer et al. (2018) in a multiple methods study: pilot testing and evaluation of a toolkit for Menstrual Hygiene Management in Emergencies in three camps hosting... Read More
Does the use of menstrual cups increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome?
QUESTION: Does use of menstrual cups increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome (tss)? TSS – WHAT IS IT? TSS is an autoimmune reaction... Read More
In the press: Sustainable menstrual health solutions for women in Uganda
WoMena’s work in Uganda is featured in an article in the online magazine Impakter. Addressing the MHM challenges in a country like Uganda goes beyond... Read More
New partnership announcement – GreenSpeak
We are happy to announce that WoMena is now one of the support projects at GreenSpeak (Denmark’s charitable telecom company). This means that GreenSpeak customers can support WoMena... Read More
Can you use a Menstrual Cup when also using an IUD?
QUESTION: Can you use a menstrual cup (MC) when you are also using an Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)? EVIDENCE ON IUD EXPULSION IUDs are... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Research & Project Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for a... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in NGO, HR and Financial Management in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are currently looking for an... Read More
Interested in getting hands-on experience in Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication in development programmes?
And do you have an interest in international reproductive health? Then you might be who we are looking for. We are looking for a Monitoring... Read More
Global Research Update #10
Vanleeuwen et al. (2018) in a literature review of 51 articles: Improving menstrual hygiene management in emergency contexts: literature review of current perspectives grouped literature into six categories: supportive... Read More
Launch of the What Women Want campaign
Approximately 300,000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth every year and greater numbers still lack access to effective family planning and quality reproductive care. For... Read More
Greetings from Kampala!
Louise is part of WoMena’s communications team and last month she visited the WoMena office in Kampala. Here are some reflections from her experience with our... Read More
Global Research Update #9
Hagander M & Velin S (2017) in their Master’s thesis Identifying and Addressing the Challenges of Mainstreaming the Menstrual Cup in Uganda do a literature review and a... Read More
Happy International Women’s Day 2018!
Menstrual health is fundamental to advancing human rights, education and gender equality. We work to provide sustainable solutions for girls and women to manage their... Read More
Training of Trainers, Menstrual health for schools – Buikwe District Model
In January this year, 34 women participated in a 3-day WoMena workshop to become trainers in menstrual health and management, as part of the component on... Read More
Risks, Secret Routines and Missing Connectors – Understanding long-term use of the menstrual cup
WoMena has been working with menstrual cups since 2012. In that time, we have learnt a thing or two about implementing menstrual health and menstrual... Read More
Meet the team – Diana Nalunga
WoMena’s administrative assistant and trainer Diana lives in Kampala with her husband and daughter on 2 years and 8 months. She has a bachelor in... Read More
Nairobi Cup Summit – and a future East African Cup Coalition
The first Menstrual Cup Summit of its kind was in Nairobi on the 23th– 25th January 2018 arranged by The Cup Foundation, and supported by... Read More
Global Research Update #8
Miiro et al. (2018) in a cross-sectional, mixed methods study menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS) includes 352 girls in secondary schools... Read More
WoMena is presenting at the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition webinar
The Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition is a global partnership of public, private, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to ensuring that all people in low- and middle-income... Read More
Cycling for cycles – from Belgium to South Africa
Stijn Van Parys arrived at the WoMena office in Kampala, after having cycled for 7 months starting in Belgium, crossing more than 14 countries along... Read More
Global Research Update #7
Mason L et al. (2017) in a qualitative study in three states in India ‘We do not know’: Exploring boys perceptions of menstruation aims at evaluating the... Read More
Visit to Imvepi Settlement in Uganda
Last November we visited the Arua/Imvepi refugee settlement to train CARE staff who are working on a gender-based violence (GBV) prevention program which incorporates also a... Read More
Become a WoMena member in 2018!
Did you know that since 2015 WoMena has stretched across 93 sites, distributed more than 3000 cups and reached more than 3000 beneficiaries? In 2018... Read More
Happy Holidays from WoMena!
The year 2017 is coming to an end and we have summed up the major highlights from this year as well as the major lookouts for... Read More
In the press: WoMena’s MHM pilot intervention in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement
WoMena’s research with ZOA to assess the acceptability of introducing menstrual cups and reusable pads has been featured in the online news articles by News Deeply... Read More
Global Research Update #6
The UN has released The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017. Under GOAL 4 (quality education) it notes that, in 2011, less than half of schools... Read More
WHAT IS THIS HYPE ABOUT MENSTRUATION?
“People are starting to realise, we don’t have to feel bad about this – let’s celebrate it!” (Marianne Tellier, Executive Director WoMena) WoMena’s co-founder and... Read More
Our November/December newsletter is out!
Our end-of-the-year newsletter highlights results and major impact achievements through our work this year. If you wish to receive news of our activities please sign up for our newsletter.
CALL FOR DONATIONS!
WoMena Uganda is looking for secondhand IT equipment! Do you have any redundant material that appears in the list below and would you be happy... Read More
Global Research Update #5
Maurya A et al. (2017) in a qualitative analysis of upper primary science textbooks of eight states in India ‘Menstruation and Textbooks‘ find that only four... Read More
REPORT: MENSTRUAL HEALTH IN RHINO CAMP REFUGEE SETTLEMENT
In Uganda approximately 86% of South Sudanese refugee arrivals are women and children (UNHCR, 2017). Globally, girls and women often lack the ability to manage... Read More
WoMena’s research presented at the 6th Annual Virtual Conference on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Schools
The 6th Annual Virtual Conference on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Schools, co-hosted by UNICEF and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health took place on... Read More
Global Research Update #4
Schmitt et al. (2017) in two qualitative assessments in Myanmar and Lebanon Understanding menstrual hygiene management challenges facing displaced girls and women finds that there... Read More
Global Research Update #3
Researchers in Japan, examining medical records of women with untreated Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), attempted to quantify the effect of PMDD in terms of quality-adjusted... Read More
Global Research Update #2
Bello, Bamidele M et al. (2017)in a qualitative study Adolescent and Parental Reactions to Puberty in Nigeria and Kenya: A Cross-Cultural and and Intergenerational Comparison... Read More
Global Research Update #1
Shoor (2017) in A study of knowledge, attitude, and practices of menstrual health among adolescent school girls in urban field practice area of medical college,... Read More
Our September Newsletter is out!
We have kept busy during the summer and have had a a great deal of exiting activities! You can read all of our latest updates in... Read More
WoMena is facilitating a menstrual health pilot intervention among adult volunteers in the Buikwe District
The Embassy of Iceland is currently working on education development in fishing communities in the district of Buikwe. One of the Embassy’s main areas in... Read More
Road to Cape Town
“Cycling is, to me, the ultimate expression of freedom. WoMena tries to achieve the same level of freedom for girls and women regardless of their... Read More
2017 Menstrual Hygiene Day in Uganda
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media and individuals to promote Menstrual... Read More
WoMena is testing innovative menstrual cup distribution models in Uganda
With the support from the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition’s Innovation Fund WoMena is testing four innovative menstrual cup distribution models in Uganda. The different sales models... Read More
“Drivers and challenges to use of menstrual cups among schoolgirls in rural Uganda” – new study by the WoMena team!
We are very proud to announce that members of our very own WoMena team have just published a new article in Waterlines. The article studies... Read More
Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day!
Today 28th of May, Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated worldwide to break taboos and promote education on menstruation. WoMena is celebrating this day with... Read More
2017 is looking bright for WoMena!
For 2017, we have many promising new projects lined up already! We will continue the roll out of the MCMAP evaluation with partners as well... Read More
The Ruby Cup For Beginners
Watch this great video of a menstrual cup user and pharmacist Angela Semanda from Uganda and learn all the essentials on why and how to... Read More
WoMena Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting takes place on Wednesday the 30th November, 5-7pm CET, 7-9pm EAT. Joining the meeting For those joining in person, the office... Read More
Meet the Team – Wiston Karisa
This time around we had a quick chat with our team member Wiston! Hello, Wiston! Nice to meet you! Where are you based, and what... Read More
WoMena joined up with BRAC to organise menstrual health training
Last month, WoMena organised a number of menstrual health trainings in Uganda together with the NGO BRAC. The trainings were divided into two parts and... Read More
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2016
Here are some pictures from Menstrual Hygiene Day 2016, in which WoMena was honored to participate as member of Uganda’s National Menstrual Hygiene Management Steering... Read More
Meet the Team – Meth Reeves Salanjaye
Today, it is our pleasure to introduce you to one of our amazing team members,Meth Reeves Salanjaye! Hello, Meth! Nice to meet you. Where are you based,... Read More
Enter a photo competition on the theme “Ugandan Dads!”
CALLING ALL UGANDAN MEN! The theme for Uganda’s Menstrual Hygiene Day 2016 is: “Menstruation matters for Everyone Everywhere – Father Figures, its your turn.” Here’s... Read More
Meet the WoMena Team: Simone Kjær Jensen
This is part of WoMena’s Meet the Team series, to introduce you to the wonderful people who carry out our mission on a day-to-day basis. Today, it... Read More
Working for lower prices on menstrual cups in Uganda
There is a perception that menstrual cups are too expensive to move from solely a “donor donation-driven” supply chain to commercial or subsidised channels.... Read More
Buy One, Give Two Ruby Cups!
If you were thinking of purchasing a menstrual cup for yourself or for a girl or woman in your life, right now is the perfect time! Let... Read More
We are presenting in RHSC’s webinar!
The Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) is a global partnership of public, private, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to ensuring that all people in low- and... Read More
Ask Without Shame menstrual/reproductive health and menstrual cup app/hotline
WoMena is partnering with SINA in providing menstrual health and menstrual cup user information through Ask Without Shame to allow menstrual cup users an additional... Read More
WoMena recieves the Danish Association for Public Health Graduates FKFSV (Foreningen for Kandidater i Folkesundhedsvidenskab) Prize
The Danish Association for Public Health Graduates FKFSV (Foreningen for Kandidater i Folkesundhedsvidenskab) Prize is awarded annually to a member of the Association who has... Read More
MUST collaboration visit 1-2 October 2015
On the 1st and 2nd of October, members of the WoMena team (Marianne, Simona and Laura, accompanied by Brian our amazing WoMena contact person in... Read More
WoMena Internship programme
We have several potential projects, collaborations and ideas in the pipeline and there is a lot of work to be done. We also appreciate that... Read More
MHM Day 2015
Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a neutral platform to bring together individuals, organisations, social businesses and the media to create a united and strong voice for... Read More
We contributed to the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights policy background document developed by the Platform on Human Health (PHH)
The Platform on Human Health (PHH) is a network of universities and other institutions involved in tertiary education and “Research for Health” in Denmark and... Read More
Welcome: Louise Bergmann Sørensen
We warmly welcome our new member – PhD student Louise Bergmann Sørensen, currently working at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of... Read More
Welcome: WoMena interns
WoMena is very pleased to welcome our two interns, Elisabeth and Camilla. Elisabeth and Camilla are currently based in Gulu, Uganda, to support and perform... Read More
Welcome: Kristine Dandanell Garn
WoMena warmly welcomes new member – Kristine Dandanell Garn, currently working with UNICEF in Mozambique. Kristine has a public health background from the University of... Read More
Publication: Pilot study report on menstrual cups for vulnerable young women in Uganda
We are pleased to present the results of our first collaboration with the Uganda Red Cross Society and Makit / Ruby Cup: “Pilot Study Report:... Read More
Plans on track for menstrual cup pilot study focusing on Ugandan schoolgirls
Plans are on track to do the first menstrual cup pilot study for school girls in Gulu, Uganda. The study will be focusing on acceptability,... Read More
Publication: Use of injectable hormonal contraceptives in Uganda
“Use of injectable hormonal contraceptives: diverging perspectives of women and men, service providers and policymakers in Uganda”, authored by two WoMena members and published in... Read More