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International Women's Day 2026 Statement - Youth End Period Poverty Movement

08.03.26 11:11 AM - By YEPPM - Comment(s)
International Women's Day 2026 Statement - Youth End Period Poverty Movement
Theme: "Give to Gain – Invest in Menstrual Equity to Unlock a World of Potential"

This International Women’s Day, as the world rallies under the theme "Give to Gain," we are faced with a fundamental contradiction that we can no longer ignore. We cannot speak of investing in women ...

Youth End Period Poverty Movement Appoints Jessica Mmola Lulu as New Executive Director

30.01.26 07:14 AM - By YEPPM - Comment(s)
Youth End Period Poverty Movement Appoints Jessica Mmola Lulu as New Executive Director

Lusaka, Zambia – The Youth End Period Poverty Movement is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Mmola Lulu as its new Executive Director, effective 1 February 2026.


With a deep-rooted dedication to advancing menstrual equity and a distinguished career in advocacy, Jessica is poised to lead...

Youth End Period Poverty Movement Amplifies Grassroots Voices at AU-EU Forum in Angola

20.11.25 07:14 AM - By YEPPM - Comment(s)
Youth End Period Poverty Movement Amplifies Grassroots Voices at AU-EU Forum in Angola

Launda, Angola - The Youth End Period Poverty Movement is proud to announce its active participation in the AU-EU CSO & Youth Forum, taking place in Launda, Angola, from November 20-21, 2025. Converned on the margins of the 7th AU-EU Summit, this pivotal gathering serves as a vital platform for ...

Ending Period Poverty in Zambia: Join the Youth End Period Poverty Movement’s Pad Drive

03.08.25 02:37 AM - By YEPPM - Comment(s)
Ending Period Poverty in Zambia: Join the Youth End Period Poverty Movement’s Pad Drive

In Sub-Saharan Africa, 1 in 10 girls misses school during menstruation due to the lack of access to sanitary products, stigma, and poor hygiene facilities (UNESCO, UNICEF). Many are forced to use unsafe alternatives like rags, leaves, or even newspaper, putting them at risk of infections and pushing...

The Period Poverty Movement: Engaging Men as Allies in the Fight for Menstrual Equity

03.08.25 01:29 AM - By YEPPM - Comment(s)
The Period Poverty Movement: Engaging Men as Allies in the Fight for Menstrual Equity

The Youth End Period Poverty Movement recognizes that menstrual equity isn't just a women's issue – it's a fundamental human rights challenge requiring united action from all genders. Our Restore Her Dignity Initiative transforms men and boys from passive observers to powerful allies in ending menst...