Tag: World Menstrual Hygiene Day

Hey Girls hosts nationwide #GiveACupAGo campaign asking customers to go plastic free for World Menstrual Hygiene Day

Stuart Mitchell

On the 28th of May, the world will celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day. This global event aims to raise awareness of the importance for women and girls to have a safe and healthy period. From accessing clean water supplies, to the cost and availability of products, there are various challenges that women around the world face when dealing with their monthly menstruation cycle. Ultimately, we aim to reduce these practical and financial constraints to promote gender inequality. In honour of World Menstrual Hygiene Day – May 28th 2019 – Hey Girls…

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London City Hall Joins Forces With The Red Box Project

Stuart Mitchell

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day (Mon 28 May), the Mayor of London has revealed the potential scale of period poverty experienced by young women and girls in London. Today he calls on the Government to eradicate an issue that prevents girls from engaging fully in education, sport and their community. Period poverty – not being able to afford appropriate menstrual products every month – is affecting thousands of young women and girls in the capital. The shame and stigma that continue to surround periods compounds this issue. With girls admitting to…

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