French University launches «Never in the red again!» campaign to fight period poverty
In France, 1/3 of university students need support to afford menstrual products, 10% of university students use home-made cotton and fabric period pads
Reporting on period poverty in Hungary
Period poverty is a prevalent problem in Hungary – hundreds of menstruating people, mostly young girls and women suffer from it. However, it’s not an issue that has sparked a political debate or media sensation.
Menstruation is not a Luxury
Almost half of all EU member states tax menstrual products as luxury items, in the same category as wine, beer and cigarettes. This is a glaring example of institutionalised gender-based discrimination.