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🌍 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