Always rallies allies on the Hill, ahead
of Menstrual Hygiene Day, in support of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s
Menstrual Equity for All Act – which would help systemically end
period poverty in the U.S.
Always, the leader in global menstrual care, and International
Paper, the leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based
products, are partnering to drive systemic solutions to help
#EndPeriodPoverty. In the lead up to Menstrual Hygiene Day, on May
28, they organized an event in Washington D.C. to support
Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual Equity for All Act. This bill
would ensure that all young people have access to free period
products at school, so that no one would have to miss out because
of their period.
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Event attendees pack 500 period product
kits to be donated to the local community to help #EndPeriodPoverty
(Photo: Ian Wagreich)
Lack of access to period protection is often known as period
poverty – and it affects people all around the world, even in the
most economically developed countries. Here in the U.S., nearly 1
in 5 girls have missed school because they didn’t have access to
period products1.
Since the launch of Always’ #EndPeriodPoverty program in 2018,
Always has donated over 160 million period products to people in
need around the world, including more than 50 million in the U.S.,
in partnership with organizations like Feeding America®, the
nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. While
donations can help people stay in school and improve confidence,
donations alone cannot resolve period poverty as poverty itself is
a systemic issue. The stigma surrounding periods can also make
matters worse, preventing those affected from voicing their needs,
and preventing potential solutions from being widely discussed and
implemented. While several U.S. states have increased action to
help #EndPeriodPoverty, 56% of society believe they should be doing
more to provide free products to those who need them2. If passed,
Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual Equity for All Act would help
do just that across the U.S.
“Millions of people across our nation suffer from a lack of
access to period products and are forced to forego educational or
employment opportunities because of it,” said Congresswoman Grace
Meng (D-NY). “As we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th, I
urge everyone, including legislators, to support my Menstrual
Equity for All Act. It is the first whole-of-government approach to
address this issue and would help end the problem of period
poverty.”
To further help raise awareness around the prevalence of period
poverty across the country and motivate society at large to support
the bill, Always is also partnering with actress and activist
Jameela Jamil, who spoke at the event in Washington D.C. on the
issue – watch here.
“I was shocked to learn approximately 3.5 million girls have
missed school here in the U.S. due to a lack of access to period
products3. That is far too many. When people don’t have access to
period products, not only do they not feel protected, but it also
puts their confidence, dignity, and education at risk,” said
Jameela Jamil. “I am very proud to partner with Always and support
their mission to help #EndPeriodPoverty. I encourage everyone to
join us in supporting the Menstrual Equity for All Act to help keep
young people in school.” To help, you can contact your elected
officials here and ask them to show their support for the Act.
“Always has been championing young people’s confidence for more
than 35 years, through puberty & confidence education,
providing access to period products and driving societal change,”
said Melissa Suk, Vice President of North America Feminine Care at
Procter & Gamble. “When I entered puberty, I remember my own
confidence shaken as I was unsure of what was going on in my body –
wondering what products to use and feeling too embarrassed to even
talk about it. Today, as a mother of a 6-year-old daughter, I am
motivated to do more so she can enter puberty feeling supported and
educated. To make this change for the next generation,
collaboration and alliances with individuals and organizations who
share the same mission will play a critical role in helping solve
period poverty. We are thrilled to support Congresswoman Grace
Meng’s bill and continue our partnership with International Paper
and Feeding America as part of our ongoing commitment to bring
about change so that lack of period protection doesn’t stand in the
way of education and confidence ever again.”
To help address the ongoing need for period products, Always and
International Paper – alongside congressional staff and Feeding
America – hosted an event in Washington D.C. on May 12 to discuss
period poverty, while packing 500 kits with period products to be
given to the local community. Always, with the support of Jameela
Jamil, will also be donating an additional 1 million pads to the
Feeding America network of food banks. In addition, International
Paper will hold more than 45 packing events throughout the year at
its facilities across the globe.
To find out more, visit
always.com/en-us/about-us/end-period-poverty.
Footnotes:
1 1000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ‘17
2 4000 U.S. respondents, One Poll ‘21
31000 U.S. females, 16-24 y.o., Research Now ’17 & U.S. 2016
Census
About Always®
Always®, the world's leader in menstrual protection, offers a
wide range of pads, wipes and liners designed to fit different body
types, period flows and preferences. For over 35 years, Always has
been supporting millions of young people globally through puberty
and confidence education, providing products to those in need and
tackling societal barriers to girls’ confidence. Together,
Always believes we can create a world where neither periods nor
gender get in the way of young people reaching their full
potential. Please visit www.always.com for more information.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of
renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging
products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide
commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care
products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in
Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally.
We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in
North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales
for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by
visiting InternationalPaper.com.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in
the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks,
21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner
agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6
billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year.
Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and
improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention
to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food
insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that
protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org,
find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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