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Bloody expensive: Four in five of those who menstruate in Canada say period products are too pricey | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 25 May 2022 | Back to overview list |
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Period poverty and stigma persist despite growing awareness of menstruation as a normal, everyday part of life For more media materials, please visit: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9052951-menstrual-health-day-2022/ TORONTO, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - One in five (21%) girls, women, and people who menstruate in Canada struggle to afford menstrual products for themselves or their dependents, according to new survey results released today by Plan International Canada. Launched for Menstrual Health Day, Menstruation in Canada – Views and Realities explores the impacts of periods among youth and adults aged 13 and older in Canada. Key findings:
To learn more, view the full report and download graphics and other resources. The research also found that those who menstruate experience social stigma, such as being teased by others and feeling the need to hide their period. Two in three (66%) girls and women have heard having a period or PMS being used as an insult. "We've seen some progress over the years on period poverty, but equitable access to menstrual products –availability and affordability to everyone, everywhere – is just the first step and the bare minimum. This ensures the dignity of every person who needs them, particularly those from vulnerable populations and in low-income countries. It is also critical from a hygiene and health perspective," says Saadya Hamdani, Director of Gender Equality and Inclusion at Plan International Canada. Ziyaan Virji, a Plan International Canada youth ambassador and founder of For the Menstruator says: "As someone who doesn't menstruate, it's imperative to approach those who do with empathy and help normalize an issue that impacts 1.8 billion people around the world every month." "There are already too many barriers to girls' and young women's empowerment – period poverty shouldn't be one of them." Spokespeople
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About Plan International Canada Plan International Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and is now active in more than 75 countries. We are calling on all Canadians to embrace their global citizenship: to believe in the power and potential of every child and to stand with children, especially girls, anywhere they are oppressed, exploited, left behind or aren't equally valued. Plan International's work in menstrual health supports young people to manage their periods safely, help them speak up about their health needs, and raise girls' confidence and self-esteem so they stay in school, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused disruptions to their education. Visit?plancanada.ca?for more information.? About Plan International Canada's 2022 menstrual health research Plan International Canada, in partnership with Maru Matchbox, conducted two scientific surveys of 1,074 women, girls, and people who menstruate, and 731 men and boys in Canada in April 2022 (including those who identify as non-binary and gender fluid). SOURCE Plan International Canada |
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