Climate Change Is Deepening the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Crisis

As climate change drives more extreme weather across the Pacific, it’s clear the impact is on more than just the environment. 

Lack of access to toilets, clean water, and menstrual products makes managing periods increasingly difficult during disasters,  putting people who menstruate at risk of health issues and stigma.

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Produced By: Marie Mabadi

Featured In Story: Chelsea Huggett – Head of Strategy, WaterAid, and Hannah Tamata – Secretary, Pacific Menstrual Health Network

First aired on The Wire, Monday 26 May 2025