period poverty

The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is bringing attention to the urgency of period poverty in Australia, with a dedicated round.

Free period products will soon be available across the ACT as the Period Products and Facilities (Access) Bill is expected to pass today.

The research shows the combined effects of crises around the world are hindering young people’s access to menstrual health products.

To help end period poverty, Plan International Laos and Modibodi give period underwear packs to more than 2000 female students in Laos.

Scotland makes history with a new law requiring public settings to provide access to free period products for anyone who needs them.

Young entrepreneurs, Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall share five lessons they learned on how to use the power of friendship for good.

Students attending any state school in Queensland will now have access to feminine sanitary products free of charge. 

The Wurrumiyanga Women’s Centre on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory has received a delivery of about 1000 free period products.

President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has vetoed a plan to distribute free pads and tampons to vulnerable women and girls.

Many Australians are forced to use toilet paper and other unsuitable alternatives when managing their period, a new study has found.

Melbourne City Council agreed this week to launch a year-long pilot program providing free period products in public spaces in the city.

The NSW Department of Education has revealed it will trial a pilot program providing free pads and tampons to students.