Estb. 1882

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Bushra Mahnoor, student of Applied Psychology PU, Pakistan awarded with Diana Award, UK
Bushra Mahnoor, student of Applied Psychology PU, Pakistan awarded with Diana Award, UK


To address period poverty and promote menstrual health rights, she established Mahwari Justice following the floods of 2022. More than 150,000 period relief kits have been delivered by her organization, which also uses artistic mediums like superhero comics and rap music to promote menstrual health education. The elimination of the luxury tax on menstruation products is one of the policy improvements that Mahwari Justice advocates for. Bushra's effort seeks to guarantee everyone's dignity and eradicate the stigma associated with menstruation.