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Consumer Rights

Together for a Period-Friendly World

Access to safe menstrual products, accurate health information, and informed choices are all consumer issues. By helping young people understand these issues early, we are equipping them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being throughout their lives.

September 2026
Policy & Advocacy

Real Change Doesn't End With Good Policies: Partner With Us

Every new partnership expands our reach. Every introduction creates another opportunity for impact. If someone in your network is passionate about youth empowerment, consumer rights, sustainability, or financial inclusion, send this to them.

September 2026
Consumer Rights

From Burden to Solution: Safe Food Everywhere

No consumer should have to rely on guesswork when choosing what to eat or drink. Whether it's food bought in the market or a herbal remedy shared by a friend, people deserve clear information and products they can trust.

September 2026
Climate & Energy

World Environment Day 2026: A Case for Consumer Protection in Climate Conversations

Earth belongs to all of us, and what we do next decides how much of it we get to keep.

September 2026
Policy & Advocacy

Too Sweet to Be Safe: What Episode 2 Revealed About Sugar in Baby Foods

Many mothers and grandmothers across Nigeria are guilty of adding sweeteners like processed sugar, honey, chocolate, and condensed milk to pap and custard because it is believed to encourage increased appetite. These habits, though done with good intentions, need to stop.

September 2026
Disability Inclusion

International Albinism Awareness Day 2026: Seen as Consumers, not Stereotyped as Conditions

Persons with albinism are consumers as well. Seeing them fully is not just a matter of kindness or mere moral obligation. It is a matter of rights.

September 2026
Climate & Energy

greenlabs® : The Journey Thus Far

The momentum is building, and we are excited for what’s coming next.

September 2026