In a bid to tackle period poverty, which affects one in ten women aged 14 to 21, the UK government is making menstrual products free in schools. This move is reflective of how people are increasingly expecting institutions – and brands – to step up and better cater to women’s needs.

Hey Girls has released a print campaign that highlights the issue of period poverty. The ad is a visceral reminder of the reality that many women face and a prompt for people to buy pads by Hey Girls, a social enterprise that donates a pack of sanitary pads to those in need for every pack that it sells.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Women are significantly less likely to ride a bike than men, citing personal safety and driver behaviour as two of their biggest concerns. Liv Cycling works to demystify the sport, educate beginners, and create a supportive community to encourage everyone to give cycling a try.