Real Relief

🌍 Reflections from 2026 🌍

Another inspiring Folkemøde has come to an end, and once again we were encouraged by the strong engagement around global health, gender equality, and sustainable development.

This year, we had the pleasure of hosting the Menstrual Bar & Debate, creating a space for open conversations about menstrual health, dignity, and the barriers that millions of girls and women continue to face around the world.

We were delighted to see partner organisations, young people, decision-makers, and curious festival participants stop by, join the discussion, ask challenging questions, and help break down the stigma surrounding menstruation.

Menstrual health is not only a health issue. It is an education issue, a gender equality issue, a climate issue, and an economic development issue. Ensuring access to information, products, and supportive environments is essential if we are serious about achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

A special thank you to our fantastic partners WaterAid Denmark, S*x & Samfund, and the Danish Alliance for Global Health for co-creating this important event and helping to keep menstrual health on the agenda.

The conversations at Folkemødet reaffirmed something we see every day in our work: when we bring together civil society, youth, businesses, governments, and local communities, we can drive meaningful change.

We look forward to continuing our work with partners across Africa, Asia, and beyond to strengthen local manufacturing, create jobs, and ensure that quality menstrual health solutions are accessible to those who need them most.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation. Let's keep the momentum going.

*xOgSamfund

We are excited to once again be part of Folkemødet and this year we will be at the Global Health Bazaar at the Sustainable Development Goals Square.

Together with strong partners from civil society, the UN system, and the health sector, we will be highlighting some of the world's most pressing challenges – and the solutions that are creating real and lasting impact.

At Real Relief, we will be focusing on menstrual health, dignity, and sustainable solutions. Stop by our colorful bar, where together with and , we will be inviting visitors to join conversations about menstruation, rights, and access to products that make a difference for women and girls around the world.

We believe that open dialogue is the first step towards meaningful action, and we look forward to meeting both new and existing partners, friends, and curious visitors.
See you at the SDG Square!

📅 Thursday, 11 June 2026, 5:00–6:45 PM
📍 SDG Square (C30)

💙 As we wrap up this year's Kicking Off the Dialogue on Menstrual Health campaign, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, participated, shared their stories, and helped keep the conversation alive.

It has been an incredible month, and we have truly appreciated hearing your perspectives, experiences, ideas, and commitments to creating positive change.
Together, we have highlighted the importance of menstrual health, challenged stigma, and strengthened the collective voice calling for dignity, access, and opportunity for girls and women everywhere.

While this campaign may be coming to an end, the dialogue certainly should not.
Let's continue the conversation, build new partnerships, and work together towards our shared vision of a period-friendly world—where no one is held back by menstruation.

Thank you for being part of the journey. The dialogue continues 🌍💙

💙 Thank You for an Inspiring Evening in Copenhagen 💙
Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting a special event in Copenhagen together with Beluna, bringing together people who share a commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable future for girls and women.
The evening was an opportunity to discuss the importance of menstrual health, dignity, and access to sustainable solutions, while highlighting how local production and strong partnerships can help create lasting change in communities around the world.
We are grateful for the engaging conversations, the valuable perspectives shared, and the genuine interest shown by everyone who attended. Events like these remind us that meaningful change happens when people come together around a common purpose.

A special thank you to Beluna for partnering with us and helping make the event possible. And thank you to all participants, supporters, and friends who joined us and contributed their energy, curiosity, and commitment.

Together, we can continue working towards a future where no girl or woman is held back by a lack of access to menstrual health products, information, or opportunities.
Thank you for being part of the journey 🌍

💙 Tak for en helt særlig Verdens Menstruationsdag 💙

I går samledes vi for at markere Verdens Menstruationsdag og sætte fokus på en udfordring, som stadig påvirker millioner af piger og kvinder verden over: menstruationsfattigdom.

Det blev en dag fyldt med fællesskab, refleksion, engagement og håb. Sammen satte vi fokus på betydningen af adgang til viden, værdige menstruationsprodukter og muligheder for, at piger og kvinder kan deltage fuldt ud i skole, arbejde og samfundsliv.

For blot 50 kroner kan en pige i Malawi få adgang til et lokalt produceret genanvendeligt bind, samtidig med at lokale arbejdspladser og kvinders økonomiske empowerment styrkes.

Det handler ikke kun om produkter.

Det handler om værdighed.
Om muligheder.
Om uddannelse.
Om sundhed.
Og om fremtid.

Tusind tak til alle, der var med til at gøre dagen helt speciel. Sammen er vi med til at skabe forandring 🌍

Today is MH Day 2026!🩸

A day dedicated to raising awareness about menstrual health, breaking stigma, and advocating for access to safe menstrual hygiene management worldwide.🌍

At RealRelief, we believe education, dignity, and access to clean menstruation product should be available to everyone — because periods are normal, and support should be too.

For our followers with an interest in the more technical and research-based side of humanitarian innovation, please find a great article about Supertowel and its use in humanitarian settings 🧼🌍

Handwashing saves lives — but what happens when soap and water aren’t always available?

The is an innovative microfiber towel with antimicrobial properties, designed specifically for contexts where access to soap and water can be limited.

A 15-month study conducted in camps in Northeast Nigeria explored how the Supertowel performed in real-life humanitarian settings through household surveys, focus groups, observations, and laboratory testing.

Key findings included:
✔️ Users appreciated the feel, smell, water-saving qualities, and ease of use
✔️ The towel continued removing E. coli effectively, even after long-term use
✔️ Participants suggested improvements such as larger sizes, more colors, and clips for easier storage and transport

The study highlights how practical hygiene innovations can make a real difference in complex humanitarian environments — while also underlining the importance of user feedback and long-term field research.

📖 Read the full article here: https://journals.plos.org/water/article?id=10.1371/journal.pwat.0000477&?utm_id=plos111&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=author

Acceptability and effectiveness of a Supertowel intervention for handwashing in a humanitarian setting in Northeast Nigeria Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are critical to reduce disease transmission and ensure dignity in humanitarian emergencies. The Supertowel is a microfiber towel embedded with quaternary ammonium compounds, intended for handwashing in areas without soap and water. Previous laborat...

🌟 Here are the panelists for No Shame in the Red ❤️

We are looking forward to an inspiring evening of open conversation around menstruation, health, culture, dignity, and sustainable solutions and we are proud that Real Relief will be part of the discussion.

The first panel, moderated by Agata Daniszewska, will focus on menstruation, health, and body, with insights from:
✨ Kristine Mærkedahl Jensen
✨ Maria Fernanda Soto Piedra
✨ Valeria Borsotti

The second panel, moderated by Ena Kjerland, will explore culture, global perspectives, and next steps, featuring:
✨ Adam Jacobi Møller
✨ Torben Holm Larsen
✨ Safia Hansen

At Real Relief, we believe menstruation must be part of open, honest, and solution-oriented conversations — across sectors, cultures, and communities. Creating access to safe, dignified, and sustainable menstrual health solutions requires collaboration, innovation, and breaking stigma together.

📍 University of Copenhagen – City Campus
📌 Room 1.1.18, Øster Farimagsgade 5
🗓 May 28th at 5 PM

The event is FREE and there will be drinks and snacks 🌍✨

Come join for an important and inspiring evening where menstruation finally gets the space for open conversation it deserves ❤️

Sign up here: https://luma.com/dawt5hh3

Join the menstrual health conversation this 28th of May 🎙️

To mark International Menstrual Day, we arecollaborating with to host an evening of much needed conversations around what it means to be a menstruating person, beyond fertility and bleeding.

The event will feature panel discussions, different perspectives, and space for open dialogue on menstrual health across everyday life.

Everyone is welcome ✨

✨ Drinks and snacks will be provided
🎟️ Free registration here: https://luma.com/dawt5hh3