V for Vagina
Menstrual poverty significantly contributes to the propagation of gender inequality. It
represents challenging or entirely blocked access to menstrual products, adequate hygiene facilities (such as limited access to warm water, bathrooms, and waste bins), and public health services. Consequently, it impacts education while fostering stigma and shame surrounding menstruation.
According to findings from the PaRiter association’s online survey conducted in 2020 with over 6,000 women, as much as one-third of women in Croatia are compelled to economize on sanitary pads. Additionally, 3.6 percent of women cannot afford hygiene products at all. The Libresse brand collaborates with partners and endeavors to address this situation.