Significance
A platform where women empower themselves and inspire each other
Why this matters
Education
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​1 in 4 girls in the U.S. had been absent from school because they don't have access to menstrual products
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23 Million girls drop out from school every year in India
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Health & Well-Being
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Period poverty leaves women susceptible to breakthrough bleeding, resulting them being teased and humiliated
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Beliefs about impurity leave women vulnerable to infections
Equity
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Period products are necessities, not luxuries
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Products should be at a affordable price and shouldn't be taxed
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Opportunity
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Menstrual Equity increases female confidence and empowerment
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Spreading awareness and providing menstrual education is critical for youth development
Nadya Okamoto
“In realizing how privileged we are to have a space where our voices are heard, especially in a world where many feel silenced, I hope that people recognize the importance of cultivating their passion into a profession that benefits and empowers others.”