The I_Menstruate Movement continues its advocacy for legislative change, urging Parliament and the government to formally recognise menstrual health as a core human right.
Last week, in observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day, activists put the spotlight on the persistent issue of period poverty and the barriers women and girls encounter when trying to obtain sanitary products.
Menstruation continues to be a monthly battle tied to health, education, and dignity for numerous students and women without employment.
The I_Menstruate Movement continues its advocacy for legislative change, urging Parliament and the government to formally recognise menstrual health as a core human right. To achieve this, the movement is calling for the enactment of the proposed Menstrual Health Equity Bill.
According to the movement, period poverty extends beyond the simple lack of menstrual products. It focuses on several systemic issues, including:
