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Welcome to our blog page! Here, we talk about countries all over the world and the issues they’ve been facing in regards to period poverty.

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Menstrual Equity in Schools

As school starts to wind back up again and work begins to pile up, there is a constant that still remains in the lives of women: their period. It is difficult to maneuver around periods during school for 7 hours at a time, and it would be even more difficult if products weren’t readily accessible at schools itself. Click on the button below to learn more about steps schools are taking to increase menstrual equity in the school environment!

 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024!

As we step into the new month of October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and its effects, it is crucial to understand its correlation to menstruation cycles. Click below to learn more.

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Summer Wellness!

Did you know that this summer heat can do more than just make you sweat? It can be both fun and uncomfortable at times, but it can also have effects on your menstrual cycle. Click here to learn more about how summers affect menstrual cycles, what some common symptoms are, and how to battle the heat this season!

 

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Menstruating as An Athlete

It’s that time of year again, March Madness is underway! March Madness is the time of the annual NCAA college basketball tournament, for both male and female basketball athletes. Among the crushing competition and exhilarating matchup, there hides a lesser-discussed aspect: how female athletes navigate the twists and turns that are their menstrual cycle. Click here to learn more about how athletes deal with their periods!

 

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Tampon Tax

In 2024, California continues to lead the way in menstrual equity with the introduction of new laws designed to improve access to period products. Click below to learn more about new laws and bills relating to menstrual equity in current day.

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Happy International Women’s Day 2024!

Women’s History Month takes place in the month of March to celebrate and honor the contributions of remarkable women around the globe. Join us in celebrating this month and click below to learn more about the month’s significance, and fun facts about this month!

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Black History Month and Its Importance

Black History Month takes place in February to honor african americans in their contributions areound the globe! Learn more about how important this month is and how some Black Women have revolutionalized the menstrual care industry forever!

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Scotland - Period Products Free

On January 12, 2021, Scotland set an example for countries all around the world by making period products free. Click below to find out more about the bill!

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Period Poverty in India

Period poverty in India is an extensive problem and periods there have long been considered dishonorable. Click on below to learn more about the effects of period poverty in India.

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Britain Abolishes Tampon Tax

On January 1, 2021, Britain entered the new year by making an enormous change for women around the nation and abolished the tampon tax. Click below to read more about the decision!

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Covid-19’s Effect on Poverty

The global pandemic has undoubtedly has increased the prevalence of period poverty by making it more difficult for menstruators to access period products. Click on the button below to learn more about this issue.

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Women’s History Month - 2021

Women’s History Month takes place in the month of March to celebrate and honor the contributions of remarkable women around the globe. Join us in celebrating this month and click below to learn more about the month’s significance.

I Support The Girls Blog

In a special blog, The Pink Project features another non-profit organization called I Support The Girls on our website! We recently got to talk to them about how they have been dealing with the pandemic. Click below to find out more about I Support The Girls and their past programs!

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Ireland Grocery Stores to Provide Free Period Products!

Certain grocery stores located around Ireland have started to offer their customers free period products when they stop with the grocery store. They are starting this initiative with hopes to battle the high rate of period poverty that are common around the nation. Click below to read more about the initiative and how it started!

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Importance of Menstrual Hygiene on an Individual’s Health

Menstrual hygiene has a great impact on the menstrual and overall health of menstruators. Click on the button below to learn about the importance of maintaining good hygiene during menstruation and tips on how to do this.

 

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The Pink Project Celebrates Women’s History Month 2022!

Join us in exploring the amazing accomplishments that have been achieved by women around the world as we celebrate Women’s History Month 2022! Click below to read our most recent blog on Women’s History Month!

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Transgender Day of Visibility 2022!

Click below to learn more about 2022’s Transgender Day of Visibility and how The Pink Project celebrates this day!

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The overturning of Roe v. Wade threatens the safety and health of women and their reproductive rights. Click below to learn more about what the Supreme Court’s decision means for millions of women around the United States. Please remember that our email and social media are always open for anyone seeking more resources or someone to talk to.