A world free from period poverty and stigma is within our grasp. As we strive to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, a pivotal focus is the global need for increased action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene, highlighted by the upcoming Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th.

In Canada, one in three individuals under 25 who menstruate face challenges affording menstrual products, a reflection of a wider global issue affecting about 800 million people worldwide (World Bank, 2020). Access to menstrual health and hygiene is vital for dignity, gender equality, and reproductive health.

Menstrual inequity and period poverty impact those who menstruate. These can include a lack of essential resources like menstrual products, water, and soap, inadequate services such as education, or insufficient facilities such as toilets and handwashing stations in public spaces.

From coast to coast, Canadians can play a significant role in addressing these global challenges. For Her Dignity calls on you to ensure everyone who menstruates has access to affordable and appropriate menstrual products, comprehensive information, and education. This support will empower individuals to manage their menstruation safely, hygienically, with confidence, and free from shame or stigma.

Join For Her Dignity on May 28th in making a difference. Share why you believe robust action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene are essential now!