Period Poverty Exposed: Understanding the Silent Crisis Beyond Political Discourse

As awareness of period poverty intensifies, it is crucial to enhance our grasp of this urgent matter. The World Bank reports that over 500 million women and girls lack adequate facilities for menstrual management. Saint Lucia reflects this global dilemma, where numerous women face financial hardships for essential sanitary products.The pandemic exacerbated these struggles, revealing ignorance and antiquated cultural attitudes regarding menstruation. To promote authentic conversations, we must tackle not only accessibility to products but also the emotional distress endured by many.