Film on period stigma to premiere in Malawi
The film 'Impure' will premiere on November 27, 2026, during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Join for Joy Malawi and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) will premiere the film Impure on November 27, 2026, in Malawi. The film is part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign.
The German-Kenyan co-production, inspired by a real-life tragedy in Kenya, follows a 12-year-old girl named June who experiences her first period at school. Join for Joy Malawi country director James Wilson Phiri stated the premiere aims to spark conversations among young people and key stakeholders, including educators, parents, community leaders, government officials, development partners, and the private sector.
Discussions at the premiere will explore the connection between menstrual health, gender equality, girls' rights, dignity, and education. Participants will consider how families, schools, communities, men, and boys can create more supportive environments for girls.
Why it mattersThe film premiere and subsequent discussions in Malawi aim to address period stigma and its impact on girls' education and social life.