Raiha Shareef

(she/her)

Community Advocate

Raiha Shareef

(she/her)

Community Advocate

Raiha’s focus is on reproductive health equity, racial justice, and youth leadership. Most notably, she led a menstrual equity campaign at the University of Regina to de-stigmatized menstruation and secured 12 dispensers of free pads and tampons in the university washrooms. To make period products more accessible, Raiha developed a monthly donation to the Regina Community Fridge, donating period products, warm food, and treats to those facing food insecurity. Her passion to empower and educate menstruators grew after the success of her local campaign.

Raiha partnered with Plan International Canada as a Youth Ambassador, speaking to the Government of Canada on international gender equality policies. She later became the Youth Spokesperson for P&G Always’ Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign, educating Canadians across the country on menstruation, breaking the period stigma, and body autonomy. Now as a law student at McGill University, Raiha interns with the Canadian Human Rights Commission at the Federal Housing Advocate department, continuing the fight for basic needs for all people. From the power of collaboration, Raiha champions transformative gender equality in her community and beyond.

Women Supporting Women

Legacy of Kindness Breakfast

Women Supporting Women

Legacy of Kindness Breakfast