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Insights and Action that Break Barriers

To raise hygiene and health awareness and standards we collect insights, share stories and collaborate with partners to stimulate a knowledge-based public dialogue. Here are some of our key initiatives for breaking barriers to well-being.

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Living Beyond Limits – Insights from Studio Taboo​

Heartwarming, inspirational and educational. In Studio Taboo, eight persons share unique stories about their individual conditions and the physical and mental barriers they have gone through. They also share solutions and insights that help to improve their daily well-being. These eight courageous people represent millions of people going through similar challenges. The stories also include valuable insights from our global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022, with data from 15 countries included.​

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Advancing Dialogue on Health and Sustainability​

Essential Talks is dedicated to exploring critical topics in hygiene and health. Initially launched as a podcast in 2020, it has evolved into live broadcast discussions featuring voices from government, businesses, NGOs, and partners. These sessions delve into topics such as menstrual health, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainability, aiming to break barriers to well-being and foster an informed public dialogue.

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Global Research for Better Hygiene and Health Standards​

Since 2008, we have conducted global research, collecting cases, insights, and expert perspectives on topics such as menstruation, incontinence, and public and personal hygiene and health. These insights aim to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities for improving hygiene and health standards for individuals and communities.​

Explore our most recent global surveys and reports below.​

Hygiene and Health Report 2023-2024​

Hygiene and Health Survey 2022-2023

Hygiene and Health Report 2021-2022​

Hygiene and Health Survey 2020-2021​

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Joining the Global Conversation​

Every year, we celebrate and take part in commemorative days, highlighting and creating awareness around significant hygiene and health topics. Here is ​a selection of the days we advocate for to promote a more inclusive and healthy society.

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World AMR Awareness Week​

Advancing the fight against wound infections by introducing alternatives to the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials.​ Learn more about how our Sorbact technology can be used to prevent and treat wound infection

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Lipedema Awareness Month​

Raising awareness of lipedema by creating a healthier and more open conversation around the disease and female self-image.​ Learn more about how to stand up to lipedema together with our brand JOBST.

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World Menopause Day​

Essity is committed to an open dialogue on menopause and to break the stigma around it.​ Discover our brand Issviva’s educational platform on menopause.

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World Lymphedema Day​

On World Lymphedema Day, we support the mission to make Lymphedema a global priority. ​Learn more about lymphedema from our JOBST compression therapy brand.

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Global Handwashing Day​

Global Handwashing Day highlights the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective, affordable way to prevent diseases. For years, Essity and the Global Handwashing Partnership have promoted proper hand hygiene. Discover how our brand Tork works to improve hygiene in public washrooms.

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Menstrual Health Day​

We aim to challenge the taboos and stereotypes surrounding menstruation by breaking the stigma and turning advocacy into meaningful action. Project V, in partnership with our brand Bodyform, is one of the key initiatives we take part in to amplify the conversation and raise awareness about women’s experiences with period pain.

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World Continence Week​

Through discussions and innovation, improved continence care can reduce the caregiver’s burden and re-establish affected individuals as active members of society.​ Our brand TENA, with over 60 years of experience understands the reality they face, and offer useful guides, information and support tools.

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World Hand Hygiene Day​

Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery.​ Essity and our leading brand Tork are participant in the Private Organizations for Patient Safety (POPS) initiative facilitated by WHO.