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An illustration of a menstrual product dispensary beside a bathroom sink.

MEA campaigns for free menstrual products in dorm bathrooms

March 1, 2022

Northwestern’s Menstrual Equity Activists are leading a campaign to provide free menstrual products in all residence hall bathrooms in an effort to combat period poverty.  Founded in 2020 and rebranded...

Northwestern MEA is advocating for equity and inclusion among menstruators in Illinois. Originally called Northwestern PERIOD, the group changed its name after controversy surrounding the national PERIOD organization.

Menstrual Equity Activists push for inclusivity, grassroots change after separating from national organization

January 26, 2021

Northwestern PERIOD rebranded as Northwestern Menstrual Equity Activists last fall, a change that corresponds with a move from college chapters across the country to disassociate from the national PERIOD...

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