#period-poverty

#period-poverty

Free menstrual products are necessary for everyone, not just women, to combat period poverty.

Legislation against access to menstrual products reflects a broader neglect of essential resources for those who menstruate.

Current taxation on menstrual products as luxury items impacts the affordability and accessibility for many.

Menstrual products are often overlooked in college basic needs conversations, impacting student health and well-being.

Addressing period poverty is vital for ensuring girls can complete their education.

Healthcare spaces must be welcoming and non-stigmatizing for women.

A significant distrust exists towards the healthcare system among women.

Brent Council has partnered with Hey Girls to provide free period products to combat period poverty and support women's health and dignity.

Period poverty legislation that enjoyed bipartisan support faces backlash amid rising anti-transgender sentiments, complicating access to menstrual products in schools.

Legislative support for free menstrual products is waning as anti-transgender laws take precedence, complicating efforts to address period poverty.

Inclusive period product policies, like the one in Minnesota, benefit children's health and combat period poverty.

Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.

The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women.