The Scale of the Problem
Period poverty is a global crisis affecting approximately 500 million people worldwide who lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities. As highlighted in recent reports, this lack of access fundamentally restricts educational and economic opportunities.
Why Addressing It Matters
The consequences extend far beyond physical health. Without access to necessary supplies, menstruators frequently miss school or work, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. Stigma surrounding menstruation further compounds these issues, making it difficult to openly discuss or advocate for structural changes.
Barriers to Educational Access
Addressing this issue requires a systemic approach. Organizations like UNFPA are working to dismantle these barriers by providing direct aid and pushing for policy reforms. Read the full research at UNFPA
The Impact of Stigma
When we ignore period poverty, we ignore a fundamental barrier to education, health, and economic participation for girls and women worldwide.
The Reality of Menstruating While Unhoused
A Crisis Within a Crisis For the estimated 580,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the United States, managing a menstrual period is not an inconvenience — it
Period Equity in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
The Hidden Dropout Factor Every school district in America stocks toilet paper, soap, and paper towels in student restrooms as a matter of course. Yet menstrual products — equally necessary
Advocating for the End of the Tampon Tax
What Is the Tampon Tax? The “tampon tax” is the colloquial term for the application of sales tax to menstrual products — pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and similar items. Despite