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Brazil
G1 (PT)
National & Local
She saw a woman without money for tampons — and created a business that has already earned R$ 700,000
Three entrepreneurs in Brazil created a company to tackle menstrual poverty, inspired by witnessing a woman unable to afford tampons.
Mar 10 • 08:30 UTC
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USA
Fox News
National & Local
NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill
New Jersey's Senate voted unanimously to mandate free menstrual products at public colleges to address period poverty and promote menstrual equity.
Mar 6 • 16:32 UTC
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USA
NPR
Crime & Justice
This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's suing to end the tax
Bushra Mahnoor is suing the government in Pakistan to eliminate the tax on menstrual pads, which are classified as luxury items, highlighting the stigma and financial burden on women who struggle to afford period supplies.
Jan 15 • 13:01 UTC