Menstrual Health Day: Advocacy, Involvement & FAQs

Question 1

What is the status of menstrual equity in Canada?

Answer

You can read more about The Period Purse’s impact towards reaching menstrual equity in Canada here: https://www.theperiodpurse.com/advocacy.html

Question 2

Why is Menstrual Equity important?

Answer

1 in 4 Canadian menstruators (25%) have been forced to make the decision between purchasing menstrual products and purchasing other essentials such as food or rent within the last year (Plan Canada, 2023). Menstrual products are necessity products, just like toilet paper. Everyone deserves to menstruate with dignity. You can read more about our impact in the space and the importance of menstrual equity here: https://www.theperiodpurse.com/about-us.html

Question 3

When is Menstrual Health Day?

Answer

Menstrual Health/Hygiene Day is observed around the world on May 28. The date of 28 May represents the average duration of a menstrual cycle (28 days) with on average 5 days (May is the 5th month of the year) of bleeding. Learn More here: https://menstrualhygieneday.org/

Question 4

How can my city get involved with Menstrual Health Day?

Answer

There are many ways for cities to get involved, from proclaiming May 28 as Menstrual Health Day to lighting up a landmark or monument red to create awareness of period poverty and menstrual health. Reach out to learn more about getting your city involved next May 28.

Menstrual Health Day: Advocacy, Involvement & FAQs

What is Menstrual Health / Hygiene Day?

Every Day is Menstrual Health Day

Frequenty Asked Questions

Additional Resources

Want to get involved, here's how:

For Donors

For Volunteers

For Community Partners

For Schools

The Period Purse was Canada's first
registered menstrual equity charity.

Menstrual Health Day: Advocacy, Involvement & FAQs

What is Menstrual Health / Hygiene Day?

Every Day is Menstrual Health Day

Frequenty Asked Questions

Additional Resources

Want to get involved, here's how:

For Donors

For Volunteers

For Community Partners

For Schools

The Period Purse was Canada's first registered menstrual equity charity.

The Period Purse was Canada's first
registered menstrual equity charity.