500+ million people lack access to menstrual products
1 in 4 teens has missed school due to period poverty
Menstrual products are taxed as luxury items in many places
Your blood is political.
My period is not a luxury.
My body is a site of resistance.
Period poverty is violence.
Menstrual justice is a human right.
I will not be silent about blood.
Copy this invocation in your own handwriting to activate your menstrual activism practice.
Research and document the global landscape of menstrual injustice. Knowledge is the first step toward activism.
| Issue | Where It Happens | Who It Affects | Current Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period Poverty | |||
| Tampon Tax | |||
| Menstrual Huts | |||
| School Absenteeism | |||
| Toxic Products | |||
| Medical Gaslighting |
In the U.S., 1 in 5 teens has struggled to afford period products. Globally, millions miss school, work, and life because they can't access basic menstrual supplies. This is not about convenience—it's about dignity, education, and economic justice.
How has my access to period products shaped my life? What privilege do I hold? What barriers have I faced?
Why is menstruation political? How does keeping periods shameful and hidden serve power structures?
What would true menstrual justice look like in my community? In the world? What role can I play in creating it?
Choose one or more areas of activism and create a concrete action plan.
What I'll do:
Organizations to support:
What I'll do:
Platform/audience:
What I'll do:
Who I'll contact:
What I'll do:
Who I'll collaborate with:
Research these organizations and others working toward menstrual equity. Find where you can contribute time, money, or voice.
| Organization | Focus Area | How to Support | Your Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Period.org | U.S. advocacy | Donate, volunteer | |
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What music fuels your activism? Which songs make you feel powerful and ready to fight for justice?
Complete these practices to activate your role in the menstrual justice movement.
Write your commitment to menstrual activism. What will you do in the next month? Year? Lifetime?
I pledge to:
Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________
How has my understanding of menstrual politics shifted? What injustices became visible that I hadn't seen before?
What privileges do I hold regarding menstrual access? How can I use that privilege to support others?
What is my role in the menstrual justice movement? What action am I committed to taking?
My period is not a luxury.
My body is a site of resistance.
Period poverty is violence.
Menstrual justice is a human right.
I will not be silent about blood.