Implement free menstrual products in schools

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Implement free menstrual products in schools

Ontario School Boards

Many students cannot afford or access menstrual products and instead resort to using toilet paper or nothing in place of menstrual products during their periods. This makes for an overall uncomfortable and perhaps even scary experience in school, as menstruators feel fear of leakage or judgement and they find it difficult to focus. This can cause them to feel humiliated and even miss school.

Many menstruators get their periods unexpectedly in school and going back to class for a pad, tampon, or money for a dispenser is often embarrassing and disruptive to their education. Having a dispenser that is freely accessible in washrooms would be the best possible solution to this issue, as it is much more discreet. Just as toilet paper is accessible in washrooms for free, menstrual products should also be freely accessible, as menstruation is a natural biological process that a huge portion of the population experiences.

We have begun our initiative Pads Possible in the hopes of tackling this issue. We plan on reaching out to board trustees to demand action and we also intend on coordinating with possible suppliers who can collaborate with school boards to provide these products to students.

We demand that menstrual products are accessible in Ontario schools at no cost to students so that menstruators have significantly improved overall educational experiences.

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PERIOD Ontario

To: Ontario School Boards
From: [Your Name]

Every month, menstruators' periods impact their day-to-day lives. This is heightened during the school day, where they often feel shame, fear, and uncomfortable. This tends to negatively impact their focus, interest in school, and even their attendance.

Often, this negative experienced is amplified by many menstruators' lack of access to menstrual products. They are even more uncomfortable in school and often feel inclined to not attend school altogether due to their negative feelings.

We demand that menstrual products are accessible for free in your schools. Young students' educations should not be disrupted because of their lack of access to menstrual products.