Growing up and living in Finland, I have always felt relatively lucky when it comes to issues such as equality and human rights; we score among the absolute highest in topics such as gender equality, happiness, living standards and freedom…
Author: Ellinor Juth
Ellinor is a member of Svensk Ungdom and co-programme manager of IFLRY's Human Rights Programme.
Why Period Poverty is a Serious Human Rights Issue
Period poverty is a serious human rights concern. It refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets and washing facilities, and, or, waste management. In combination with a cultural shame and stigmatization attached to menstruation,…
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