Combating Period Poverty & Menstrual Stigma
1 in 4 women in the United States has experienced period poverty at some point in their lives.
44% of women who experience period poverty miss work or school due to their period.
We must put an end to this cycle.
You Can Stimulate Change
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Want to be part of the change? Were you affected by period poverty or know some that has? Donate below. 1$ can provide a box of pads for an individual suffering in period poverty.
Events & Impact
20% of teenage girls in the United States have experienced period poverty.
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Meet Community Chapters
Cannon School Chapter
Woodlawn School Chapter
Greensboro Branch
Concord Branch
Germany Branch
Student Ambassadors
Understand the 3 below
WHAT IS PINK TAX?
Pink Tax is associated with sanitary products but also products used by women. This type of tax markets products used by women to be considered luxury products which are taxed higher whereas products used by men are taxed as essential products. Pink Tax considers necessary sanitary products to be luxury products taxing them more than essential products.
DEFINITION OF PERIOD POVERTY
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and proper sanitation facilities, often due to economic constraints. Individuals experiencing period poverty are unable to afford or access the necessary products, such as sanitary pads, tampons, or menstrual cups, to manage their menstrual cycles.
DEFINITION OF MENSTRUAL STIGMA
Menstrual stigma refers to the social and cultural taboos, shame, and negative attitudes that surround the topic of menstruation. It is a form of gender-based stigma that often leads to the marginalization and discrimination of individuals who menstruate. Menstrual stigma can manifest in various ways and can be deeply ingrained in societies, impacting people’s attitudes, behaviors, and even policies related to menstruation.
Learn About Change
Through the operation “Write for Change” students will write articles on topics related to menstruation and period poverty. Written pieces are all created from real life experiences, research, interviews, and more.
Founder of Liv & Cur
Hanna Curie Lee
Liv & Cur Founder and Youth Ambassador Exchange Alumni
After my exchange in Argentina in the summer of 2023, through the Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program, I learned so much about Argentina and the world. Period poverty and menstrual stigma has always been a part of my life. I never had someone to teach me about what to use or what to buy so I had to learn everything by myself. Around the world, there are far more severe cases and experiences from what I have experienced. I knew that there was a need for change in my generation so that the following generation of girls do not have to worry about there next period or the stigma that surrounds it.
Let’s Combat Period Poverty Together