Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/health/periods-tampons-prison-punishment

The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code — and your state’s politics

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/sex-education-by-state

We have the numbers to prove it: more than 50% of girls in rural Uganda drop out before finishing primary school — many because they lack menstrual tools and support.
We’re working to change that. Our program gives girls reusable pads, education, and a real chance to stay in school.
👧🏾 Because no girl should miss school for her period, period!
Learn more: www.dear-future.org

#HerFullAttendance #MenstrualEquity #DearFuture #GirlsDeserveBetter
Did you know that many girls in East Africa miss school during their periods just because they don’t have access to pads?
Through our program "Her Full Attendance", we delivered 9,684 months of care to 1,168 girls in 2024 alone.
Dignity. Education. Empowerment.
Learn more: https://www.dear-future.org/childrenshealth

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New Women and Allies for Vital Equity campus chapter hopes to close gap in women’s health

Women and Allies for Vital Equity launched its Ohio State chapter in January with a mission to advance women’s health equity across campus. Muskan Moni, a third-year in neuroscience and co-president of WAVE, said she and Mia Eleid — also a third-year in neuroscience and WAVE’s co-president — created the organization after noticing a need […]

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🩸 Tampon Tim? More like Menstrual Equity Hero. While GOP fans mock Walz’s menstrual policies, activists call his work groundbreaking. Minnesota’s free period products program is changing lives — and igniting debate. #TamponTim #MenstrualEquity #2024Election https://buff.ly/4dtye8i
Why 'Tampon Tim' is not the insult team Trump thinks it is

When I first saw the hashtag #TamponTim circulating on social media after Tim Walz was chosen as Kamala Harris' running mate, I was excited. What high praise, I thought.

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Michelle Obama and Harris shine a light on reproductive health issues ignored for too long. When women’s bodies are used as political footballs, we ALL lose. #MenstrualEquity #StandWithWomen https://buff.ly/4f95WRS
Michelle Obama went to Michigan and rejected Vance's 'Tampon Tim'

With a week until Election Day, we hope Michelle Obama's Michigan speech on abortion, menopause and the misogyny of Vance and Trump will inspire Kamala Harris.

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@inherentlee My work has this, but it was hard to convince those in power that this was necessary.

It was part of a longer fight to ensure these supplies are not only accessible to all who need them, but are provided for free!!

I'm so happy we have this, but it sucks how much effort and convincing it took to get it.

Good luck with the fight, everyone!!

#menstrualequity

Free period supplies are now available in bathrooms across San Mateo County Libraries.

“To mark the launch of our new #periodequity offering and in honor of Women's History Month, this event will explore themes of friendship, puberty, #MenstrualEquity and activism... This program is best suited for students in the 5th grade and up.”

#MenstrualEquity?? 😳😳

I will never forget a movie scene where #SwoosieKurtz’s character said she had drunk her menstrual blood. Damaged me for life. 🥹