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Scoop
01-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Break The Silence On Periods, Change Mindsets
Press Release – Fiji Women's Rights Movement The annual event, with almost 180 participants from different communities around Suva, is a platform used to share awareness and information about menstruation and its related issues. Let us break the silence, change mindsets and start openly talking about periods. This was the sentiment shared today at the Fiji Women's Rights Movement Let's Talk Periods festival held in Suva to mark World Menstrual Health Day this week. Opening the event, FWRM Governance Board Chair called for an end to the stigma on periods and advocating for better WASH facilities in schools. The annual event, with almost 180 participants from different communities around Suva, is a platform used to share awareness and information about menstruation and its related issues. 'Whatever that is held as taboo does not make sense now – times have changed. We need to talk about periods, we need to make our voices louder so that we can have respectable dignified experiences when we get our periods and unless we have those open and honest conversations, we are never going to come out of this cycle of stigmatising periods. It is our responsibility to ensure that our menstrual needs and health is well taken care of,' FWRM Executive Director Nalini Singh said. Ms Singh made the remarks during an intergenerational panel facilitated during the programme that included shared experiences from panelists in their different stages of the menstrual cycle. 'Periods are normal. It is natural. It is your body talking to you. If you don't get your period, then you know something is wrong. It is not something you should be ashamed of, it's a living breathing rhythm that reminds me of the fact that I am a woman,' said Jessica Work, International Planned Parenthood Fiji representative. Another panelist, Shurti Sharma, a graduate of FWRM's (GIRLS) Program highlighted the need for schools to integrate menstrual health and hygiene learning in the curriculum. 'Make safe spaces in schools for students to talk openly about menstruation and the experiences you go through. A lot of the times, teachers are often shying away from these conversations and the risk is messages and information are often not being shared accurately, 'Shurti said. FWRM believes in more awareness and information on sexual and reproductive health in our educational curriculums, especially targeted towards our girls. Comprehensive Sexuality Education would ensure that topics such as menstrual health and hygiene is delivered in a much more effective way. Other issues raised during the event was the need to provide free menstrual products and to avail them in schools, restrooms, prisons and other public places; the removal of the shame of being on your period and the need for men to attend such events to learn more about women's bodies and to understand the experiences women have with their periods. The programme included partners who collaborated with FWRM to open up booths for information sharing and awareness on a range of issues such as menstrual health and hygiene, myths, taboos, reproductive health, bodily autonomy and more. Let's Talk Periods 2025 was supported by the Australian Government in partnership with Pacific Menstrual Health Network and Water Aid. 'It begins with us. Those of you who have come here, you have probably come with younger members of your families. It is up to you now to go back and have conversations about normalising periods beginning from your homes,'Ms Singh added.
Scoop
01-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Break The Silence On Periods, Change Mindsets
Let us break the silence, change mindsets and start openly talking about periods. This was the sentiment shared today at the Fiji Women's Rights Movement Let's Talk Periods festival held in Suva to mark World Menstrual Health Day this week. Opening the event, FWRM Governance Board Chair called for an end to the stigma on periods and advocating for better WASH facilities in schools. The annual event, with almost 180 participants from different communities around Suva, is a platform used to share awareness and information about menstruation and its related issues. 'Whatever that is held as taboo does not make sense now - times have changed. We need to talk about periods, we need to make our voices louder so that we can have respectable dignified experiences when we get our periods and unless we have those open and honest conversations, we are never going to come out of this cycle of stigmatising periods. It is our responsibility to ensure that our menstrual needs and health is well taken care of,' FWRM Executive Director Nalini Singh said. Ms Singh made the remarks during an intergenerational panel facilitated during the programme that included shared experiences from panelists in their different stages of the menstrual cycle. 'Periods are normal. It is natural. It is your body talking to you. If you don't get your period, then you know something is wrong. It is not something you should be ashamed of, it's a living breathing rhythm that reminds me of the fact that I am a woman,' said Jessica Work, International Planned Parenthood Fiji representative. Another panelist, Shurti Sharma, a graduate of FWRM's (GIRLS) Program highlighted the need for schools to integrate menstrual health and hygiene learning in the curriculum. 'Make safe spaces in schools for students to talk openly about menstruation and the experiences you go through. A lot of the times, teachers are often shying away from these conversations and the risk is messages and information are often not being shared accurately, 'Shurti said. FWRM believes in more awareness and information on sexual and reproductive health in our educational curriculums, especially targeted towards our girls. Comprehensive Sexuality Education would ensure that topics such as menstrual health and hygiene is delivered in a much more effective way. Other issues raised during the event was the need to provide free menstrual products and to avail them in schools, restrooms, prisons and other public places; the removal of the shame of being on your period and the need for men to attend such events to learn more about women's bodies and to understand the experiences women have with their periods. The programme included partners who collaborated with FWRM to open up booths for information sharing and awareness on a range of issues such as menstrual health and hygiene, myths, taboos, reproductive health, bodily autonomy and more. Let's Talk Periods 2025 was supported by the Australian Government in partnership with Pacific Menstrual Health Network and Water Aid. 'It begins with us. Those of you who have come here, you have probably come with younger members of your families. It is up to you now to go back and have conversations about normalising periods beginning from your homes,'Ms Singh added.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EVERGLOW says goodbye: Group disbands after 6 years under Yuehua Entertainment — A look at the members
In a huge update for K-pop fans, girl trio EVERGLOW has officially dissolved after six years together, effective May 13, 2025. According to reports, all six members—E:U, Sihyeon, Mia, Onda, Aisha, and Yiren—have decided not to renew their Yuehua Entertainment contracts, which are slated to expire in June 2025. The members will now embark on their own careers in the entertainment sector. Tensions between the group and their agency became public in March 2025, when Yiren disclosed that she and the other members had not received any payments since their debut. She expressed her dissatisfaction on a fan communication platform, writing, "I adore playing on stage, but I haven't received any money. Still, I don't want to give up my career." About EVERGLOW The group debuted in March 2019 and soon soared to international prominence with hits such as Bon Bon Chocolat and DUN DUN. The group amassed a sizable global fan base, but their group activities began to decline in recent years. After a year-long sabbatical in 2022, they released only two singles: SLAY in 2023 and ZOMBIE in 2024. EVERGLOW5TH SINGLE ALBUM[ZOMBIE]ZOMBIE M/V▶ #에버글로우#ZOMBIE#이유 #시현 #미아 #온다 #아샤 #이런 Yuehua Entertainment has not issued a formal remark regarding the issue. The gang has now arrived to what Star Today called as a "unfortunate farewell," signaling the official end of their adventure as EVERGLOW. About each member Sihyeon Birth Name: Kim Si-hyeon Position(s): Leader, Lead Vocalist, Face of the Group Birthday: August 5, 1999 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #12023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#시현 #SIHYEON Sihyeon was born in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and trained for over three years until her formal debut with EVERGLOW on March 18, 2019. She first gained national prominence when she appeared on the survival shows Produce 101 and Produce 48. Fans affectionately refer to her as the "Positive Queen," "Flower Sihyun," and "Syeon." E:U Birth Name: Park Ji-won Position(s): Main Rapper, Main Dancer Birthday: May 19, 1998 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #22023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#EU #이유 E:U was born in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and was unveiled as the fifth member before making her formal debut on March 18, 2019. Her stage moniker, "E:U," stands for "Especially for U". She was the group's initial leader from its debut till May 25, 2021. Aside from music, she has also demonstrated her flexibility as a model for the brand STARE Shoes. Mia Birth Name: Han Eun-ji Position(s): Main Vocalist, Main Dancer Birthday: January 13, 2000 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #22023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#미아 #MIA Mia, born in Sambang-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, was the second EVERGLOW member to be announced. She is Yuehua Entertainment's longest trainee. Her stage name, "Mia," which means "beautiful child," perfectly describes her graceful yet forceful aura as a performer. Onda Birth Name: Jo Se-rim Position: Lead Dancer Birthday: May 18, 2000 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #12023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#온다 #ONDA Onda was born in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and was the third member of EVERGLOW to be revealed. She first gained popularity as a participant on Idol School, where she finished in 40th place. She was dubbed the group's "4D charm girl" because of her outgoing and eccentric nature. Her stage name, "Onda," translates to "come to me" in Korean, emphasizing her alluring allure. Aisha Birth Name: Heo Yoorim Position(s): Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Visual, Face of the Group Birthday: July 21, 2000 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #12023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#아샤 #AISHA She was born in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and began her career as a child actor at the age of five. She trained for an impressive 11 years, spending nine at JYP Entertainment and two at Yuehua, before making her formal debut. As the final member to be unveiled, her stage name "Aisha" is derived from "Asia," indicating her desire to become an idol who symbolizes and affects the region. Yiren Birth Name: Wang Yiren Position(s): Lead Dancer, Visual, Center, Face of the Group, Maknae Birthday: December 29, 2000 EVERGLOW4TH SINGLE ALBUMCONCEPT PHOTO #22023.08.18 6PM (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#ALL_MY_GIRLS#이런 #YIREN She was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, and rose to prominence on Produce 48, where she finished in 28th place and was named the best Visual Center. At the age of 15, she appeared on the cover of the Chinese magazine Middle School Life. Yuehua Entertainment scouted her and she trained for two years and two months before making her debut as EVERGLOW's maknae (youngest member). She later made her solo debut in China with the single Call Call, released on August 31, 2022.
