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Announcing the launch of Period Action Fund, a new 501(c)4 organization dedicated to supporting candidates and laws that promote menstrual equity. Founded by the leaders at PERIOD., this fund will defend against discriminatory policies, and fight for leaders that ensure period products are affordable and accessible to all. Visit periodactionfund.org to learn more.

PERIOD. highlights and celebrates progress in the menstrual movement by awarding youth activists for their impact and contributions to end period poverty and stigma in their communities! NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Know a youth champion? Nominate them today at period.org/youthawards Winners must: - Be 15-25 years old - Have collaborated with a club, group, or organization to address menstrual equity - Have pushed boundaries to advance menstrual equity in their community, reducing period poverty or stigma in any of the three award categories: advocacy, education, or service FAQ: - The application is open for US and International applicants. Youth Champions from any country can apply. - Only nominated youth will be eligible to apply for this award. - Award winners do not have to be connected to PERIOD. Chapters to be eligible for this award.

“When people who require menstrual products — which is over half of our population — can't fully engage in school, can't fully engage in work or a commute to work, or athletics, or all the scholastic activities they want, it brings us all down, doesn't it?... We don't talk about hunger that way. We often don't talk about other basic needs that way. And so period products need to be considered part of the list of essential supplies that society needs to rely on to live their full selves.” Our Executive Director, Michela Bedard, recently spoke with Voice of America on how Governor Tim Walz' nickname, "Tampon Tim", helps to highlight the issue of period poverty in the United States. Menstruation isn't controversial - it's a normal biological process that half the global population will experience at some point in their lifetime. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCCCVSnt

We want to send a HUGE thank you to our 2022-2024 Youth Advisory Council Cohort. Over the last two years, our YAC members: 🩸Edited pieces for PERIOD.’s blog, The Rag 🩸Published zines to highlight menstrual health and equity art from youth activists  🩸Selected our Youth Champion Awardees 🩸Served on our Programs and Governing Boards  🩸Spoke to members of Congress on the importance and prevalence of menstrual equity  🩸Represented PERIOD. at countless events, educational workshops, and advocacy days 🩸 and more! Thank you to Stacey Johnson, Denia Brielle Smith, Salika Vummarao, Regan Moss, MPH, Asia Brown, Elizabeth Soyemi, Alyssa Stenson, Juhi Pandit, Manasi Gajjalapurna, Miranda Lu, Antoilyn Nguyen, and Evan G. for your leadership and support of PERIOD.’s mission the last few years.

Yes, access to period products in schools actually matters. Here’s why ⬇ Nearly 1 in 4 students in the U.S. struggle to afford period products. A quarter of teens are also unable to do schoolwork because of a lack of access to products. 89% of teens agree that if there is free toilet paper in bathrooms, there should be free period products. Periods aren't weird and providing period products to students who need them certainly isn't. Access to period products ensures that students can be successful in the classroom regardless of their biological needs. Read more about PERIOD.'s data-driven approach through our 2023 State of the Period Study with Thinx Inc. at period.org/periodpoverty. #EndPeriodPoverty #TamponTim #menstrualmovement

Join PERIOD. Period Law, and the Alliance for Period Supplies (National Diaper Bank Network) for our 2024 Menstrual Equity Legislative Recap panel event on Zoom. 🔴 Discover the key period policy takeaways from the Spring 2024 legislative session and gain valuable insights from our panelists and special guests from across the nation as we gear up for 2025. When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10AM PT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCxzv3tm Lacey Gero, MPH, CHES, Suzanne Herman, Esq., Sydney Ramon, Fiona Lu

Research from the 2023 State of the Period Study shows that 42% of teens (and 53% of adults) felt confused and unprepared when they got their first period. Stigma and secrecy surronding menstruation should NOT be the norm. Young people want to learn about their bodies! A majority of teens agree that education around menstrual health should be part of the core curriculum in school, just like math. Thank you AMV BBDO for bringing menstrual misinformation and stigma to light through this creative campaign. Periods are normal ‼ and no one should have to miss out on life because of their period. PERIOD.

“Menstrual equity is not just a women’s issue; it’s a human rights issue. Despite this, advocating for it has made me feel ‘inferior’ in the eyes of many.” Check out the latest piece on The Rag, “I Am ‘Inferior’ for Wanting Menstrual Equity” by Laila Abed, founder of PERIOD. @ Sacramento and member of the PERIOD. Youth Advisory Council. Visit medium.com/periodmovement to read more!

Drumroll please! Proudly introducing PERIOD.’s 2024 - 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members! This cohort of 12 passionate youth activists will serve a two-year term governing and supporting PERIOD.’s work by providing insight and advice to our programs and strategy. We are so excited to learn and grow with them!

“I envision a future where menstruation is embraced as a natural and dignified aspect of life, free from discrimination and barriers.” Check out the latest piece on The Rag, "Bloody Period Revolution" written by Afna! Visit medium.com/periodmovement to read more.