According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there are 82.4 million forcibly displaced people around the world, about 6 million of which live in refugee camps. Women make up half of these populations, yet access to period products in these environments … [Read more...] about This sanitary pad washing kit helps refugees tackle period poverty
Period poverty
Moon days offer menstruating employees a chance to take a break if needed
Kristel de Groot, the 30-year-old Dutch founder of Californian food supplement startup Your Super, came up with the concept for "moon days" when sitting in a boardroom waiting to give a three-hour presentation. On most days she would feel prepared, but at that moment, she was … [Read more...] about Moon days offer menstruating employees a chance to take a break if needed
Mother-daughter duo opens first menstrual hub in the US
Back in 2012, Lynette Medley founded a nonprofit sexuality awareness and a consultative organization called No More Secrets: Mind, Body, Spirit. Her goal was to cover topics such as consent, bodily autonomy, and navigating healthy relationships. Through this work, she realized … [Read more...] about Mother-daughter duo opens first menstrual hub in the US
How brands and non-profits can destigmatize menstruation
Before the pandemic, “period poverty” was already an issue. Over the course of the pandemic, due to job instability and income loss, the problem of period poverty has been exacerbated. A UK-based non-profit that supplies period products to the underprivileged called Bloody … [Read more...] about How brands and non-profits can destigmatize menstruation
Scotland becomes first country to make period products free for all
Scotland is making history in public health as it becomes the first country in the world to make period products free to anyone who needs them. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill last week to ensure that menstrual … [Read more...] about Scotland becomes first country to make period products free for all