We envision a world where menstruation is not a barrier and, all menstruators have equal access to opportunity and possibility.
Femme International is building a world where no one is limited by their body’s natural cycle.
OUR MISSION
Femme International uses education, advocacy, distribution and research to address the unique needs of menstruators in low-income communities.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Femme International is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2013 to address the barriers people face as a result of menstruation.
In East Africa, menstruation can be a restrictive force in a woman’s life, contributing to missed days of school and missed days of work. It can lead to missed educational and professional opportunities, and can greatly impact the way girls feel about their bodies, and their self-confidence.
The stigma attached to the menstrual cycle can put women at a distinct disadvantage, and contribute to systematic gender-based inequalities in health, education, income and professional opportunities.
We are committed to using education, conversation, distribution, and research to smash these barriers and ensure menstruators are able to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.
In 2015, Femme’s Co-Founder, Sabrina Rubli gave a TEDx talk on how the persistent menstrual taboo affects women and girls in East Africa, and the need to come together as a global community to shift the way menstruation is discussed.
Learn more about how Femme International was founded by Sabrina Rubli and Ornella Marinic in 2013.
