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To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day and reinforce the commitment to a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, a special X Space discussion by Naija Feminists Media titled “Towards Ending Period Poverty: Solutions and Pathways to Affordable Care” will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28, is a global movement dedicated to breaking the stigma around menstruation and promoting safe and dignified menstrual health management for all. The date (28/5) symbolises the average menstrual cycle of 28 days and serves as a reminder of the importance of menstrual health awareness.
The 2026 theme, “#PeriodFriendlyWorld,” focuses on ending period poverty, breaking menstrual stigma and ensuring universal access to safe menstrual products, clean water, and adequate sanitation facilities for all girls and women. Period poverty affects an estimated 500 million people globally who lack access to menstrual products, safe sanitation, and hygiene facilities. In Nigeria, around 37 million women and girls face this challenge, often skipping school due to unaffordable sanitary products.
The X Space will bring together stakeholders across health, media, advocacy, education, and communication to examine actionable strategies, policy interventions, and innovative solutions for improving access to affordable menstrual products in Nigeria.
The X Space will centre around menstrual equity by engaging professionals and advocates who will unpack lived experiences, policy gaps, and practical solutions for ending period poverty in Nigeria.
The session will feature a diverse panel of experts and advocates, including Ogbu Abiola Anthonia, a professional counsellor, Lead Counsellor at Right Mindset Consult, and President of Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative; Chizoba Ogbeche, a journalist currently serving as the Vice President (North Central) of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ); and Chiamaka Nnaife, a writer, lawyer, and community manager.
The panel will also include Miracle Chiamaka Ezeh-David, a nurse, model, brand influencer, and social media marketer who currently serves as the Director of Health for the National Youth Council of Nigeria; and Lydia Mark, a media and communications specialist and founder of Zyra Global, formerly known as Web3 Woman Hub, a social impact initiative that has empowered more than 1,000 women across 17 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East through digital literacy and technology programmes.
Also joining the session is Janet Assibi Sawalbil, an educator, menstrual hygiene advocate, and philanthropist passionate about advancing education, gender equality, and community empowerment. She currently works with the Ghana Education Service as a professional teacher and is the founder of the Val Charity Foundation, where she leads initiatives focused on menstrual hygiene awareness, support for vulnerable children, reducing inequalities, and driving positive social impact through advocacy and community service.
Join the conversation on May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM WAT to be part of the movement driving awareness, solutions and action toward ending period poverty.
