01/06/2026
H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, is leading by example in advancing health, well-being, and menstrual dignity.
Her commitment marks an important step toward implementing the recommendations articulated by AUC staff during the commemoration of 2026, grassroots organizations, civil society actors, and youth advocates during the commemoration of .
Turning commitments into action requires accountability and sustained collaboration. To this end, the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) and the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy Directorate (SEBE) will deploy a Joint Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Tracking Matrix. This mechanism will support the monitoring of progress and help ensure that policy commitments are translated into tangible improvements in dignity, safety, access to services, and sustainable infrastructure🌍.
As the African Union advances the 2026 Year of Water Sustainability, this initiative reflects our collective commitment to building a more inclusive, healthy, and equitable Africa for women, girls, and young people.
Read the full press release, "African Union Drives Continental Action on Menstrual Dignity and Gender-Responsive WASH Under the 2026 Year of Water Sustainability": https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20260528/au-drives-continental-action-menstrual-dignity-and-gender-responsive-wash
