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Menstrual health. (Franziska Neuhaus/ Wikimedia Comms) World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on the 28th May, every year. The aim of this day is to change the social stigma and taboos associated with menstruation. To create social awareness about maintaining menstrual hygiene, the WASH United, a German non-profit advocacy and education group launched Menstrual Hygiene Day in 2014. This year’s theme for Menstrual Hygiene Day is calling for more action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene now. 30-years-old graphic designer, Orefile Malebo is taking action and making an investme...

With every inauguration, a painting is displayed at the luncheon that follows the ceremony. Chosen by incoming first lady Jill Biden and presented by Republican Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, the inaugural painting is by 19th century landscape artist Robert S. Duncanson. Titled Landscape With Rainbow, the work depicts a pastoral scene. With every inauguration, a painting is meant to be displayed at the luncheon that follows the swearing-in ceremony.  However this year, the luncheon was cancelled as President Biden took a private meal before retreating to his new office to start his four-year...