On 11 December 2025, Educaid.be & eNSPIRED hosted the Belgian official film premiere of IMPURE at Cinéma Galeries in Brussels. The evening featured the screening of the film, as well as a panel discussion and Q&A about the topic of menstrual stigma and its impact on education.
This event symbolically concluded the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, with the aim to break the silence around menstrual stigma and menstrual poverty. Menstrual poverty is not only a financial issue but also an educational one, affecting girls’ ability to participate fully in school and society. Menstrual health is universal and intersectional, including the ways in which culture, systemic inequality, and social norms shape experiences.
Photos from our Purple Carpet
Panel
Our panel brought together members of the film crew alongside healthcare professionals and other experts in the field. Discover their profiles below!
About the film
IMPURE, directed by German filmmaker Rico Herre, is inspired by true events and set in rural Kenya. The film tells the story of a girl whose life and education are profoundly affected by menstrual stigma.
While experiencing her first period at school, June, a twelve-year-old Kenyan girl, is confronted with the harsh reality of ignorance, exclusion, and shame. As no one had informed her about this natural process, she is mocked by her classmates, mistreated by her teacher, and left with unanswered questions. What is happening to her body? Is she sick? Could she even infect her pregnant mother? And above all, will she ever be able to return to school without shame? In her despair, she runs away from home. Impure is a striking and thoughtful coming-of-age story that addresses the issue of “period shame,” inspired by real and tragic events.
