Period charity Binti International has launched the UK’s first period charity shop dedicated to ensuring accessibility to menstruation products and information.

Binti Period Gambia, a charity headquartered in the UK with a presence in India, US and The Gambia, has a vision to create a world where all women have menstrual dignity. They marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 5th year anniversary in a lavish event sponsored by the British High Commission Banjul in Bakau.

With its vision to create a world where all women have menstrua dignity, Binti Period The Gambia with offices in the United Kingdom, India, the United States, and The Gambia, recently celebrated five-year milestone with the British High Commission in the Gambia.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched an initiative aimed at fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for women and girls across Surrey. 

Surrey County Council and Binti International celebrated the two-year anniversary of the ground-breaking Period Dignity initiative yesterday at Staines Library.

It’s been a year since Surrey County Council proudly launched its ground-breaking initiative, Period Dignity, in partnership with charity Binti International. The initiative to provide free period products in selected locations across Surrey has grown from strength to strength.

The meeting availed the visiting officials the opportunity to share with the first lady the charity’s plan to introduce menstrual pads in The Gambia so that all girls have access. This, they believe, would further ensure that girls do not drop out of school during puberty and instead finish their education.

As the UK’s first period charity, Binti has been exploring period stigma for 8 years. We have explored cultural, religious, patriarchal and matriarchal beliefs to look at where the stigma and taboos stem from.

On Friday 28 May, on Menstrual Health Day 2021, Surrey County Council is proud to be launching a ground-breaking initiative with charity Binti International, to provide free period products in selected locations across Surrey and be the first county council in the UK to start eradicating period stigma.

British charity, Binti International, was banned on Twitter for posting an image of a uterus.

“Globally, and in the UK, we have heard countless stories of women not being allowed to perform religious tasks such as sewa (selfless service) while on their period. The charity collaborated with the Gurdwara to promote awareness that any women of any faith or background can go to the Gurdwara, take a pad and have a free hot meal.”

To celebrate International Women's Day, The Edinburgh Collection Limited sponsored an art night with the Indo-Canadian aritist, Nimisha Bhanot, famous for her work that sexually liberates women of colour. Her work challenges what we expect from women in a patriarchal society, as her women hold your gaze, and make you think about why you are reacting to her art in that way.