Examining Period Poverty: A Hidden Global Public Health Crisis in Latin America

Although menstruation is a natural process, it is shrouded in misconception in various parts of the world. This stigma causes period poverty, characterized by the lack of access to menstrual products as well as limitations in regards to academic, professional, and overall life pursuits. This article seeks to shine a light on this hidden public health crisis, focusing on Latin America and in particular on a group of Venezuelan migrants in Brazil.

AmericasBy Juliana ZraickMarch 27, 2024Latin America, menstruation, periods, stigma, period poverty, period stigma, Venezuelan migrants, women's empowerment, gender inequality