Introduce a statutory duty to acknowledge and support menstrual health.
We call on the UK Government to introduce new legislation placing a statutory duty on schools, colleges, training providers and employers to recognise, accommodate and support menstrual health and period-related impacts for girls and women, from adolescence through adulthood.
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Introduce a statutory duty to acknowledge and support menstrual health.
We call on the UK Government to introduce new legislation placing a statutory duty on schools, colleges, training providers and employers to recognise, accommodate and support menstrual health and period-related impacts for girls and women, from adolescence through adulthood.
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Introduce law to have baby changing stations in men’s bathrooms and facilities
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Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls
I would the government or parliament to help get female sanitary products free for all women and girls. One in 10 young women has been unable to afford sanitary wear at some point.
Fund free female sanitary products in Public Restrooms
We urge the Government to provide funding so that all female sanitary products are free and accessible in public restrooms.
Update building regulations to require more women’s toilets in public buildings.
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