Free Periods

The official account for the #FreePeriods campaign. Founded by @AmikaGeorge, our mission is to end period poverty in schools - join the #PeriodRevolution

[Sex Ed Matters @sexedmattersuk]

The Free Period scheme was extended this week! Thanks to the campaigning of many amazing activists including @AmikaGeorge @free_periods @gem_abbott @AnnaMilesRBP @RedBoxProject state-funded schools across England will continue to have access to free period products via @phsgroup

[National Portrait Gallery @NPGLondon]

"It seemed like it was this huge silent issue that was holding back so many children from getting an education."

Activist @AmikaGeorge is a period poverty campaigner, who launched the @free_periods campaign while she was still in school. #DayOfTheGirl

📷 © Mollie Rose

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Not just women! Trans men & non-binary people can also menstruate.

Some women also *don’t* menstruate for many reasons, including surviving cancer that required a hysterectomy.

GOP mad at this are protecting the patriarchal idea that women are most valuable as uterus holders.

[Claire McCann @clairemccann72]

So proud of our local teens at @PeriodProjectBH for all the work they've been doing to raise awareness about and help to combat #PeriodPoverty @AmikaGeorge @freeperioduk @gem_abbott @RedBoxProject: please spread the word! 👇

[Free Periods @free_periods]

This year's @Olympics marks the first time the games have nearly reached gender parity, with almost 49 per cent athletes being women.

But how does menstruation affect female athletes and what do they do to manage their periods?

https://t.co/6LrmxSNJ7g

[British Library @britishlibrary]

In the continuing fight for women’s rights, how do we empower others to stand up and make a difference?

In the final episode of our #UnfinishedBusiness podcast @PollyRussell1 is joined by @AmikaGeorge, the founder of @Free_Periods, to discuss the anatomy of activism.

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Periods have been stigmatised for years by the scientific community - and now we're paying the price.

Periods should NEVER be stigmatised, and we're fighting to make sure as many young people as possible can access period products when they need them.

https://t.co/VJ0q40Ag1S

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Our founder @amikageorge was recently awarded an MBE.

In @vogue she reflects on why she nearly rejected the award and how she dedicates it to the unsung activists of the past - who in the face of racism and prejudice found strength and compassion.

https://t.co/H1UrwNdL11

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Today we want to celebrate our partners the @redboxproject who were awarded an MBE alongside our very own founder @amikageorge. We're thrilled that their work to end period poverty has been recognised - well done Anna and Clegg!

https://t.co/lIfTivTmCY

[Caroline @LineyHunt]

It is estimated that over 137,000 children across the UK have missed a day of school due to period poverty. We need to know more about what is going on in schools. Ask any school staff you know to fill in this survey https://t.co/oZMK22WcOF #periodpoverty #periodrevolution

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Access to free period products is just a first step

Until we improve education so that everyone understands menstruation & tackle the prevailing stigma (the former will help the latter!), we won’t achieve menstrual equity

This is why we need a #PeriodRevolution ✊❤️

[Hollie McNish @holliepoetry]

Just found out that lots of guys thought we could hold in our periods until we get to a toilet and so didn’t understand why the fuss about period products. Like we’re just being a bit lazy asking for that shit to be tax free. Glad education is getting better.

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Some BRILLIANT news! 🎉

Our wonderful founder @AmikaGeorge has been awarded an MBE for services to education!

Congratulations Amika, the #PeriodRevolution continues!

https://t.co/45OYykMhsE

[Free Periods @free_periods]

The #PeriodRevolution is in full flow and we want YOU to join us!

Hit the link in our bio for everything you need to join us!

[Bloody Good Period @bloodygood__]

For too long, people who menstruate have been made to feel embarrassed, awkward or uncomfortable, because of this simple, biological function. @motherlondon @StrangeBeastTV and Bloody Good say: #NoShameHere #MenstrualHygieneDay

https://t.co/a2eNka4kUA

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Today is Menstrual Health Day!

We’ve come a long way in the fight for menstrual equality - but there’s still so much further to go. Everyone deserves the right to a happy, healthy period free from shame and stigma.

#MHDay2021

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Tomorrow is #MHDay2021 and #ItsTimeForAction to end period stigma forever. We want to hear how YOU are joining in the fight to end period stigma. Whether you're volunteering, supporting, education or cheering on from the sidelines, let us know in the comments below! 👇

[Free Periods @free_periods]

We love to see it 👏

[Positive Period Ireland @periodspositive]

Amazing to see @lidl_ireland has completed its first donations of period products to the @midwestsimon hub in line with #MHDay2021. This is what meaningful action looks like. Well done to Lidl Ireland and the Simon Communities for helping to make real change happen 💛

[Free Periods @free_periods]

Ahead of #MHDay2021, we're joining global voices to call for an end to period stigma around the world!

Please RETWEET this post and join us!