Spotlight on the Youth Movement

In this blog we hear from activist and researcher Riya Singh who spent the summer of 2025 in placement with Irise International exploring the intersection between climate and menstrual justice. When climate disasters strike, headlines often focus on infrastructure damage, economic loss, or migration. Rarely do we hear about the silent crisis unfolding in the lives of women and menstruators - those whose basic right to manage their periods with dignity becomes uncertain when w

Clare Gregory is an artist and menstrual justice advocate, reshaping the narrative around menstruation through art which explores her own experiences of endometriosis, fibromyalgia and grief.

In this blog we hear directly from Project Red Van - a revolutionary youth-led period positive initiative based in Canada. Okay, we know...

A Young Activist's Journey - Ishika Seal is a member of Irise's youth board, the Empower Period Committee As a District Development...

Ananya Chhaochharia is the founder of Paint It Red, an organization advocating for menstrual rights and addressing period poverty.

My form of menstrual activism looks a little different to most, I currently run a small interactive, immersive venue at festivals called...