Helen Lynn reflects on speaking at the world’s largest menstruation conference and why the global conversation about period products is shifting towards public health, human rights and stronger regulation.
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Following Green Baby Day 2026, Ivié Itoje reflects on toxic chemicals, environmental justice and why prevention must begin long before birth.
Discover how women from Afrocats in Manchester are building confidence, leadership and climate justice through Wen’s Climate Sisters programme.
What does it mean to decolonise environmentalism? Read Anisa’s reflections on Professor Prakash Kashwan’s talk and why lived experience must shape climate action.
Leading researchers are calling for the UK Government to introduce specific regulation for period products to better protect menstrual health and improve safety.
Wen responds to the Government’s consultation on period product safety, calling for stronger regulation, transparency and protection from toxic chemicals.
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, a new briefing from Wen and the Women’s Budget Group argues that housing must be at the heart of climate action and calls for green, caring homes designed around health, care and equality.
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, a new briefing from Wen and the Women’s Budget Group argues that housing must be at the heart of climate action and calls for green, caring homes designed around health, care and equality.
As temperatures soar, Kate Metcalf argues that climate adaptation must include the women most affected by overheating homes, caring responsibilities and climate inequality.
Wen’s Climate Sister’s Programme Manager, Meray Diner reflects on the documentary Black Water and explores climate justice, migration, storytelling and why women’s voices matter in responding to the climate crisis.









