Written by: Katrine Svensmark From corsets to combat boots, women have been fighting for their rights for centuries… yet here we are, still grappling with the ongoing battle. Part 2/2 Feminist Movement: 1960s to present day Fighting for gender equality and justice The feminist movement is a multifaceted and complex social, political, and cultural phenomenon…
Written by: Katrine Svensmark From corsets to combat boots, women’s movements have been fighting for their rights for centuries. Part 1/2 The women’s movement is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has evolved over time, shaped by a variety of social, political, and cultural factors. The movement began with the early suffrage campaigns, which sought…
Written by: Maya Galinsky PFAS: Europe is in the process of making history! Today, February 7th, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the details of a proposed restriction ban with the aim of reducing PFAS emissions into the environment. PFAS are nearly indestructible and, once produced, easily contaminate and pass through soil, water, and…
Written by: Maya Galinsky A crack in the window for abortion rights. The US FDA will now enable retail pharmacies to carry the abortion pill, Mifepristone, for the first time in history. This revision makes way for local drugstores and chains like CVS and Walgreens to provide the medication. Before the changes made on January…
Written by: Maya Galinsky What to look out for in the upcoming bloody New Years! These past few years have been quite impactful in the lens of menstrual rights. Awareness has spiked, and people are speaking up. From period poverty and pink tax to legislative action, the world is shifting toward a menstrual just one.…
Written by: Maya Galinsky Are Menstrual Product Innovations as shiny and new as what they appear to be? Nowadays, we see menstrual inclusivity amongst influencers, brands, and publications, but what about innovation? Promoting inclusivity has been a game changer for the menstrual product industry and has brought education, advocacy, and accessibility. Why can’t we group…
