Period poverty

Periods

EDITORIAL

Why Always is removing the female symbol from its period products

When it comes to female sanitary products, there's much that could be improved. There's still a lot of…

By Jennifer McShane

#EndPeriodPoverty

EDITORIAL

#EndPeriodPoverty: Historic women’s Caucus period poverty motion receives full Dáil support

Today was a historic day for women in politics and indeed, a huge step forward for women and…

By Jennifer McShane

sanitary products

EDITORIAL

Schools in England will now provide free sanitary products to students

The English government announced today that they will provide free sanitary products in schools and colleges across England. The…

By Edaein OConnell

Jette founder of ilo - tampon brand

EDITORIAL

This eco-friendly tampon brand is helping to fight period poverty in Ireland

As it's the week of International Women's Day, we want to shine a light on women supporting women.…

By Grace McGettigan

Sanitary products

EDITORIAL

World first: Scotland to offer free sanitary products to all students

Scotland has become the world’s first country to introduce free sanitary products to its citizens in an effort…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

This is why you need to open your eyes to Ireland’s period poverty problem. Period.

As women, we have all experienced the discomfort of periods: the cramps; the aching pains; the plummeting mood;…

By Geraldine Carton

Amika George via BBC Radio

EDITORIAL

Brave UK teen calls on Theresa May for free sanitary products

It's hard to believe that in 2018, tampons and pads are still classed as ‘luxury’ items in the…

By Grace McGettigan