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H.R.3614 - Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 - Congresscongress.govThe U.S. And Equitable Access To Menstruation …npr.orgMany Lack Access to Pads and Tampons. What Are …nytimes.comState Actions to Increase Access to Menstrual Productsncsl.org22 States Considered Eliminating the ‘Tampon Tax’ This …nytimes.comRecommended to you based on what's popular • FeedbackWomen's Voices for the Earthhttps://womensvoices.org/2022/05/02/sixty-twoSixty-Two Menstrual Equity Laws Passed in the United States

(5 days ago) WEBCongress has passed just two bills allowing menstrual products to be paid with pre-tax dollars using a Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account and requiring federal prisons to provide menstrual products free of charge. Congress needs to pass …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3614/text

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WHO statement on menstrual health and rights

(5 days ago) WEBMenstrual Health is firmly on the global agenda today. Menstrual Health was not on the agenda of the International Conference on the Population and …

https://www.who.int/news/item/22-06-2022-who-statement-on-menstrual-health-and-rights

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H.R.3614 - Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WEB(1) Menstrual products are a necessity each month for millions of individuals across the United States. (2) More than half of the United States population …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3614/text

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Menstrual health is a public health and human rights issue

(3 days ago) WEBBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, of the 1·9 billion individuals who menstruate, an estimated 500 million were unable to attain menstrual health.1 …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00212-7/fulltext

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Menstrual health, not just hygiene: The path toward a …

(3 days ago) WEBThis section (6.3) includes menstrual health education for all adolescents, communicating the key idea that menstruation is a normal and natural part of physical development and should not be treated with …

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2023-menstrual-health-not-just-hygiene-the-path-toward-a-strong-cross-sectoral-response

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Policy Reforms For Dignity, Equality, and Menstrual …

(9 days ago) WEBOver the past two years, COVID-19 has highlighted persistent challenges associated with menstrual health – from inadequate water and sanitation facilities, to lack of access to education to address …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/05/25/policy-reforms-for-dignity-equality-and-menstrual-health

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Menstrual health is a public health and human rights issue

(3 days ago) WEBMenstrual health is defined as complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing in relation to the menstrual cycle. 2 This definition reflects the multifaceted …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8552814/

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High Commissioner for Human Rights statement on menstrual …

(1 days ago) WEBMenstrual health is an integral part of sexual and reproductive health and rights. It is an important determinant for the realization of all human rights of women and …

https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/06/high-commissioner-human-rights-statement-menstrual-health

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Bill Tracker: Menstrual Equity Policies in the United States

(5 days ago) WEBThe following maps shows bills that have been introduced in the United States (both at the state and federal levels) in 2022 to address the safety, affordability or accessibility of …

https://womensvoices.org/bill-tracker-menstrual-equity-policies-in-the-united-states/

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Period.org Home

(9 days ago) WEBMenstrual health is a matter of human rights. People who menstruate deserve affordable and accessible menstrual products, untaxed and available in public places like schools, shelters and prisons. Our youth …

https://period.org/

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Menstruation, Human Rights and the Patriarchy: How International …

(1 days ago) WEBIn a blog created for Menstrual Hygiene Day, [17] the authors argue that because rights such as health, hygiene and nondiscrimination are outlined in preexisting …

https://journals.law.harvard.edu/hrj/2024/04/menstruation-human-rights/

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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

(7 days ago) WEBMenstruation is the process in which the uterus sheds blood and tissue through the vagina. This is a natural and healthy process for girls and women of reproductive age. In …

https://www.unfpa.org/menstruationfaq

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Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research

(3 days ago) WEBDefinition of menstrual health. access accurate, timely, age-appropriate information about the menstrual cycle, menstruation, and changes experienced …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8098749/

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Menstrual hygiene UNICEF

(5 days ago) WEBUNICEF is a global leader in menstrual health and hygiene activities through development and humanitarian programmes across the world. We commit to building programmes …

https://www.unicef.org/wash/menstrual-hygiene

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State Actions to Increase Access to Menstrual Products

(2 days ago) WEBCongress passed two laws related to increasing access to menstrual products. In 2018, Congress passed S 756, also known as the First Step Act, requiring …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-actions-to-increase-access-to-menstrual-products

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Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford …

(2 days ago) WEBIn April 2020, 66 per cent of girls said they could not afford to buy menstrual products and, since menstruation is a taboo topic, most girls and women did not talk …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2024/05/period-poverty-why-millions-of-girls-and-women-cannot-afford-their-periods

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Guidance on Menstrual Health and Hygiene - UNICEF

(9 days ago) WEBmaterials. They understand the basic facts linked to the menstrual cycle and how to manage it with dignity and without discomfort or fear1. Menstrual health and hygiene …

https://www.unicef.org/media/91341/file/UNICEF-Guidance-menstrual-health-hygiene-2019.pdf

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Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation …

(8 days ago) WEBBy eliminating harmful and taboo references to feminine hygiene products in state law and expanding access to menstrual products in private schools, we are once …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-health-equity-and-opportunity-legislation-new-yorkers

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California bill seeks to require menstrual health education

(5 days ago) WEBAssembly Bill 2229 seeks to expand sexual health education to include menstrual health in California schools. AB 2229 passed through the state Assembly …

https://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article288505008.html

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Menstrual Health and Hygiene - World Bank Group

(5 days ago) WEBMenstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) is essential to the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. On any given day, over 800 million women worldwide are …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/menstrual-health-and-hygiene

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Ending menstrual health stigma? Education may be the answer

(2 days ago) WEBSacramento City Unified School District, in compliance with state law, requires students to learn about sexual health once in middle school and once in high …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ending-menstrual-health-stigma-education-123000221.html

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Period poverty costs too much, take action to end it

(9 days ago) WEBPeriod poverty has steep opportunity costs. Girls and young women around the world are missing school days, because they lack the resources to adequately …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2024/05/period-poverty-costs-too-much-take-action-to-end-it

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Va. Republicans shelve bill to protect menstrual data from search …

(Just Now) WEBBy Julianne McShane. Virginia Republicans this week voted to shelve a bill that would have prohibited authorities from using a search warrant to seize menstrual …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/va-republicans-shelve-bill-protect-menstrual-data-search-warrants-rcna71167

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New York City Council Votes to Pass Comprehensive Menstrual …

(6 days ago) WEBAccess to menstrual hygiene products is not merely a matter of personal convenience – which far too few women have access to – it is a matter of dignity, …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2023/12/06/2511/

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Text - H.Res.1248 - Congress.gov

(4 days ago) WEBWhereas an investment in menstrual health is an investment in gender equity and equality; and. Whereas menstrual health disparities impact economic opportunities …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1248/text/ih

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About Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Bleeding Disorders in Women

(8 days ago) WEBWhat it is. Heavy menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, is menstrual bleeding (your period) that is very heavy during your period. It can be menstrual …

https://www.cdc.gov/female-blood-disorders/about/heavy-menstrual-bleeding.html

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The budget pledged $12.5 million for free menstrual products in

(1 days ago) WEBLast week’s federal budget committed A$12.5 million over four years to deliver tampons, pads and other period care products to people who menstruate in rural and …

https://theconversation.com/the-budget-pledged-12-5-million-for-free-menstrual-products-in-indigenous-communities-heres-why-its-needed-230118

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6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election : Shots

(7 days ago) WEBSo far, voters will be weighing in on the right to an abortion in four states: Colorado, Florida, Maryland and South Dakota. Six more states are in the process of …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/22/1252771024/state-abortion-laws-2024-election

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Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research

(6 days ago) WEBThe term “menstrual health” has seen increased use across advocacy, programming, policy, and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26410397.2021.1911618

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H.R.3646 - Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WEB(1) Menstrual products are a necessity each month for millions of individuals across the United States. (2) More than half of the United States population …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3646/text

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Abortion in the United States Dashboard KFF

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2021, the median costs for people paying out of pocket in the first trimester were $568 for a medication abortion and $625 for a procedural abortion. The Federal Reserve …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/dashboard/abortion-in-the-u-s-dashboard/

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Menstrual blood stem cells: Our hope for future therapeutics — …

(4 days ago) WEBMenstrual blood is considered impure in Islam, preventing women from performing prayers and fasting during menstruation. This raises the question of how …

https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2024/05/24/menstrual-blood-stem-cells-our-hope-for-future-therapeutics-badrul-hisham-yahaya/136181

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Empowering Womanhood: Archies and Revaa Unite for Menstrual …

(4 days ago) WEBRevaa is more than just a brand; it is a movement towards a healthier, more informed, and stylish life for women everywhere. Archies partners with Revaa to …

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/2948044-empowering-womanhood-archies-and-revaa-unite-for-menstrual-hygiene-day-2024

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Student Commencement speakers offer glimpse of speeches — …

(2 days ago) WEBIn hindsight, Kumar said her decision made sense. After all, she had been interested in public health since high school, when she was involved in a mental health …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/05/student-commencement-speakers-offer-glimpse-of-speeches-harvard-class-2024/

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Elmo wants to know how you're feeling this Mental Health - NPR

(9 days ago) WEBA new Florida law will delete most references to climate change from state policy come July. Grist's Jake Bittle tells us more. Cancer 'super tests' screen for more …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/22/1196981143/here-now-anytime-05-22-2024

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'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee

(4 days ago) WEBAccording to a press release, Senator Samra Brouk announced that Daniel's Law Crisis and Services Legislation was passed through the NY Senate Mental Health …

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/05/22/daniels-law-passes-ny-senate-mental-health-committee/73771982007/

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WEBCris Bouroncle / AFP - Getty Images. LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics …

(9 days ago) WEBYouth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month. Those 13 and older have …

https://apnews.com/article/parents-rights-students-lgbtq-abortion-washington-c4811c0938ecdf758cd4b6a019f9b8c5

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