By Ludovica Incalza For millions of students around the world, a lack of access to menstrual products isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a barrier to education. Period poverty, the inability to afford or access menstrual products, silently keeps countless young… Read More »How Period Poverty Keeps Students from School
By Ludovica Incalza Women around the world consider periods to be a normal part of life, but millions of them—especially those in marginalized and indigenous communities—continue to face systemic barriers and silence. Menstrual justice must focus its voice on marginalized… Read More »Indigenous and Marginalized Voices in the Period Equality Movement
By Ludovica Incalza Imagine being charged extra simply for having a body that menstruates. Sounds unfair, right? Yet across much of the world, this is exactly what’s happening. This injustice is called the “pink tax,” a term used to describe… Read More »Pink Tax: The Cost of Periods in an Unfair System
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray Every day in Germany and the world at large change is being made by brave women and men to bring us into a more equal world. While many issues still need to be confronted… Read More »A look to the light; actions being taken in Germany to push forward women’s issues
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray The world wars had a massive effect on the world at large, and this is exemplified by women’s rights and the stigma around women’s health. This is especially seen in Germany. World War I… Read More »The World Wars and their effect on women’s health and the stigma surrounding it in Germany
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray Women’s history, along with our rights and stigma over our health/menstrual cycles, is a long and often heartbreaking tale. It is no different when speaking specifically of Germany. Before the nineteenth century, women were… Read More »A short history of womanhood and menstruation in Germany
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray Europe, while being the second smallest continent, is one of the most relevant in modern history. Deemed the ‘cradle of Western civilization’, it is home to some of the richest countries in the world… Read More »Europe and the female experience: leading the way forward or falling behind?
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray Europe is seen as being very forward-thinking, being in the Western world. Germany is a very impactful country within Europe and beyond it, as it has the largest economy in Europe (fourth largest in… Read More »Where does Germany stand among other European countries in the fight for female rights?
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray Niedersachsen is rather noticeable among other Bundesländer. It is the second largest by landmass, fourth largest in population, and borders more states than any other. It is known for its beautiful nature, with its… Read More »16 States, 43 Million Women: a closer look at Niedersachsen in comparison to other Bundesländer through a female eye
(Translated in German) By Isabella Gray I have lived in Hannover, Germany, for nearly eight months. Having experienced three seasons and all the holidays that come with them, I know the city quite well. Despite being deemed the ‘most boring… Read More »Hannover, Germany: a city-wise look at the Female experience