Manyasiri "Pear" Chotbunwong

Manyasiri ‘Pear’ Chotbunwong is an 18-year-old menstrual justice activist based in Bangkok, Thailand. A proud advocate for youth voices and menstrual hygiene, she is fiercely driven to dismantle taboos and break the silence surrounding menstruation. Pear is the Founder of H.E.R. (Health. Equity. Respect.), a non-profit organization that has successfully increased menstrual hygiene accessibility for women across five countries. For her groundbreaking work, Pear has been recognized as the youngest winner of the Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia in Public Service and is a distinguished recipient of the Diana Award.