Now, more than ever, we need free universal access to period products in N Ireland. 

In every public toilet, we can avail of free toilet roll, hand soap and hand towels - what makes period products any different? Any toilet that requires toilet roll, requires period products in exactly the same way.

For too long our menstrual needs have been sidelined and for too long we have been conditioned to use toilet roll as a temporary measure when we take our periods unexpectantly outside the home. 

Period poverty is prevalent throughout N Ireland and we have seen an exponential increase throughout the pandemic and lockdown. With the provision of free period products in all toilets, this will help alleviate the growing issue of period poverty and will also help meet the needs of all those who menstruate.  

Everyone deserves a dignified period. No more being caught out and no more period poverty.

We are calling on the NI Executive to lock the provision of free period products into legislation so that every toilet, in every public and privately owned building, has free pads and tampons for everyone. Just. Like. Toilet. Roll.

Let's follow in Scotland's lead!

Let's make N Ireland completely period positive!

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