DfE research has indicated that the UK still experiences many challenges regarding stigma and taboo relating to periods. In addition, learner's feedback has shown that there was still a significant amount of stigma relating to periods and asking for products.
Barnet Council’s Positive About Periods aims to support children and young women throughout the Borough by raising awareness of period poverty to address the stigma and making it ok to talk about periods. Positive About Periods aims to enable all children and young people of school age to have stigma free access to free period products in school and at home without shame. As part of their efforts, Barnet Council will be holding a Positive About Periods Conference in July. The Positive About Periods Conference will be a culmination of awareness raising campaigns in the Borough and its schools. The conference will include PSHE sessions for schools to deliver and a logo competition. The conference will offer an opportunity to celebrate what’s been achieved and to plan for future action
Positive about Periods Conference:
- Date and time: 11 July 2023; 10.30 – 2pm
- Venue: Stone X Stadium
To reserve your place, please RSVP using this Eventbrite link.
If you have any questions, queries or would like more details on the Positive About Periods campaign or conference, please send an email to: kevin.lukau@barnet.gov.uk
