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Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia highlighting period poverty
Original: Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia as advocates tie period poverty to girls' mental health
The Joy and Justice Tour concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, where advocates argued that period poverty — the lack of access to menstrual products — is taking a toll on girls' mental health. Speakers urged greater awareness and support for students who cannot afford basic hygiene items, linking the issue to anxiety, shame and missed school days.
Why now: Advocates are drawing fresh attention to period poverty as a public health and mental health issue for young girls.
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