Paid period leaves, lower tampon taxes and free sanitary products: progress on women’s needs around the world
Although positive developments have been made, commitments both from governments and the private sector around the world are necessary to stop considering topics such as menstruations as taboos. Paid period leaves, different taxes on tampons in every country, and a list of places where governments provide free menstrual products, let’s dive into this! …
COVID-19 and Period Poverty in Vihiga County
Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit the world in 2019, all aspects of life as we knew changed for the worst. Prices of almost everything went up. Most pinching has been the price of basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, education, health and menstrual hygiene management supplies. I know it comes as a shock to many,…
