By: Eddelia Bontiff

Communities across the nation are being invited to stand together in support of Menstrual health, dignity, and awareness through the wear Red or Pink for Menstrual Hygiene Day” campaign hosted by Scrub Life Cares in collaboration with the directorate of Gender Affairs and Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

This impactful initiative encourages schools, business, workplaces, organizations, and community members to wear red or pink on May 28^th as a visible show of solidarity for menstrual health awareness. Participants are also encouraged to snap a photo and tag @ScrubLifeCares to help spread across Social Media.

Menstrual health is not just a women’s issue it’s a community issues. Across the world, many girls and women still face stigma, shame, lack of access to period products and limited education surrounding periods. Campaigns like these help to break the silence, normalize conversations, and create a more- period friendly society where everyone feels seen, respected and supported.

Founder Tanya Ambrose and the Scrub Life Cares team continue to champion initiatives that empower women and girls through education, advocacy and community outreach.  Their ongoing work has sparked important conversations throughout Antigua and Barbuda and continues to inspire positive change.

By simply wearing red or pink, individuals can become part of a larger movement that promotes confidence, dignity, and awareness. Whether you are a student, teacher, healthcare worker, business owner, parent, or supporter, your participation matters.

The campaign also serves as a reminder that menstrual hygiene is deeply connected to health, education, equality, and opportunity. When girls are supported and educated about their menstrual health, they are more likely to attend school confidently, participate fully in society, show up for their friends and family, and thrive without fear or shame.

Let your outfit speak out on May 28. Wear red or pink, snap a photo and stand proudly in support of menstrual awareness. Together, we can help create a future where periods are no longer stigmatized, but understood with compassion, dignity and care.