Period poverty

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Campaigners against period poverty protest outside Downing Street in 2017.

Nine out of ten women of reproductive age go through some type of painful period each month. Many girls and women will experience period pain at some point in their lives, for some, it’s a monthly occurrence for others it’s sporadic. For those that experience painful periods, the term dysmenorrhea is used. There are a number of ways to soothe and treat menstrual cramps and it can often be the case to try different treatments until you find something that works for you.

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Freedom Cups and Wunderman Thompson Singapore have unveiled a series of long copy newspaper ads titled ‘Period Poverty Chronicles’; bringing to light previously untold stories of underprivileged females who have no access to period products, clean water and adequate wash facilities.

'Menstruation is just health': Scotland becomes the first country to make period products freely available | CBC Radio

The Girl Guides are to get a "period poverty" badge as they encourage girls to discuss menstruation.

Asian Students in Australia on Instagram: "Period poverty is a prevalent issue in Australia, with over 3.2 million people living below the poverty line. Founded in 2015, Share the Dignity is a national charity which aims to bring dignity to those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and period poverty through the distribution of sanitary products. Over the past six years, they have donated over 2.8 million pads and tampons to women in need. We are proud to be supporting…

What is Period Poverty Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education, facilities, and waste management due to financial constraints or social stigma. Donate pads at: Number 45, 7th Street, Alexandra, 2090 For more information: Andrew: 061 295 1375 Noxolo Mthethwa: 074 489 4911 Bikwaphi: 076 053 4870 #PeriodPoverty #EndPeriodPoverty #PadsForAll #DonateForDignity #FREEPadsWorldWide #IsintuDanceGroup #SistaBosso #SistaBossoMagazine #Sista #Bosso…

A group of young people in the U.K. are working to help teens access menstrual hygiene resources and information For people who menstruate all over the world, period poverty — a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products as well as health care and education for and about menstruation — is a very real problem, […] The post Young People In The U.K. Are Helping End Stigma Around Period Poverty appeared first on Scary Mommy.

Since their founding in 2012, the mother-daughter duo behind the 501c3 nonprofit No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit, Inc have been fighting period poverty in their Philadelphia community. Lynette Medley and Nya McGlone currently distribute over 38,000 period products a week (!!!), by visiting people’s homes themselves an

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the announcement on March 13.

My life has been touched by some uber amazing women whose passion for life and the way they choose to live it have really inspired me. A few years ago, I started the She’s So Inspiring s…

With the goal of ending period poverty and the ‘tampon tax,’ the youth-led project Period.org declared October 9 National Period Action Day (PAD). Learn more.

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Ending period poverty in the U.S. means making it easier, via donations and legislation, to get products to people who need them.