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CIFAL Honolulu - Period Poverty in Hawai‘i: Advancing Gender Equity Through Malama Ma’i

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Plazo
Tipo
Public Lecture
Ubicación
Honolulu, United States of America
Fecha
Duración
1 Days
Área del programa
Gender equality and social inclusion
Precio
0,00 US$
Correo Electrónico del Centro de Coordinación del Evento
connor.flynn@chaminade.edu
Colaboración

CIFAL Honolulu, Chaminade University, Ma'I Movement

Antecedentes

Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual products due to financial constraints, which affects many individuals globally. This issue often leads to significant barriers to education, work, and overall health for those who are impacted. This event promotes SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 5: Gender Equality.

Contenido y estructura

Guest Speaker, Q & A, GEMM Presentation

Metodología

Ma’I Movement, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to ending period poverty in Hawaii, was a guest speaker at our event. They defined period poverty and talked about how it affects access to education, employment, and health. Lastly, they talked about what they are currently doing to combat period poverty. Cifal Honolulu talked about the free menstrual stations that they have in the restrooms at Chaminade to combat period poverty and help the students to have access to menstrual products. Lastly, Cifal Honolulu gave out goodie bags with free menstrual products to the students and had a hormone balanced lunch.

Público objetivo

All faculty, staff, and students