Menstruation is a necessary biological process. Each day, more than 300 million people experience menstruation across the globe, however, in most cultures it is a taboo subject. Even in Canada, menstruation is often associated with shame and stigma, surrounded by a code of silence. The financial burden of menstrual products, emotional and mental turmoil of period stigmatization, and reduced attendance and participation in daily activities are some of the main difficulties and barriers resulting from the taboo surrounding menstruation.
“students in all Edmonton schools deserve healthy, inclusive, and equitable learning environments.”
We strongly believe that Edmonton students deserve healthy, inclusive and equitable learning environments. Part of creating such environments is ensuring the availability of free menstrual products at schools. We want our students to feel safe, inclusive, comfortable and empowered in schools while they are on their periods. No student should feel stigmatized, discriminated or miss school days due to the inaccessibility of the menstrual products. Provision of these products is as important as the provision of toilet paper in school washroom facilities. It is one of the basic and fundamental needs of our students.
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