The blood drop emoji is the result of a successful submission to Unicode from Plan International UK and NHS Blood and Transplant.
“Emojis play a crucial role in our digital and emotional vocabulary, transcending cultural and country barriers. A period emoji can help normalise periods in everyday conversation,” Ms Cull said.
“For an organisation like Unicode to recognise that menstruation should be represented in this new global language is a huge step towards breaking down a global culture of shame around periods.”
About the research
Opinium polled a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults (aged 18+) in the UK. Fieldwork was carried out 21st to 24th February and between 5th and the 8th May 2017 via online survey. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria.
About Plan International
Plan International is a global independent development and humanitarian organisation. We champion girls’ rights because we know that there is nowhere in the world where girls are treated as equals. We work alongside children, young people, supporters and partners to tackle the root causes of injustices facing girls and the most marginalised children.
Plan International works in more than 75 countries to help create a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Our local office, Plan International Australia funds programs to support children in more than 25 countries, as well as sponsorship programs across the federation.
This was great to see! Anything to break the menstrual taboos! After having my 2nd child and recently getting my period back I started charting my cycle daily. And I’ve found that through this process, I know when I need to rest more, create time to write & be more creative and when I best make decisions. It’s seriously an untapped power our cycles!!