Overview
In 2017, organizations throughout the state of Georgia created Georgia STOMP Coalition to address issues of period poverty and menstrual equity.
If these terms are new to you, don’t worry, you are not alone! For those who have never struggled to purchase menstrual products, the realization that some people with periods can’t afford this basic need, can be overwhelming. And, if you’ve never thought about why menstrual products haven’t been considered “basic needs” by emergency management agencies or sales tax codes, and aren’t provided in public restrooms the same as soap and toilet paper are, the idea of menstrual equity is new to you!
Because of the widespread lack of understanding about these issues, in the Fall of 2020, the Georgia STOMP coalition chose to add a pillar specifically designed to increase public awareness around menstrual equity and period poverty.
Programs such as “Marching Towards Menstrual Equity” and “Candid Conversations” have been created, media opportunities are continually sought and a Speakers Bureau of Georgia STOMP leaders exists, all in an effort to further this goal.
Our Work
Let’s Talk Puberty Education: An Interview with Dr. Marni Sommer
Well designed puberty education empowers young menstruators to feel confident in their bodies. While research and curriculum development is not a direct focus of Georgia STOMP, education and knowledge around periods certainly is. Prior to the pandemic, Georgia STOMP convened three roundtables of medical professionals, legislators, Department of Education leaders and academics to discuss the […]
Georgia Lawmaker and Georgia STOMP Push for Menstrual Equity and Eradication of Period Poverty
On Monday, May 15th, Board Members Claire Cox and Ashlie James joined Rep. Debbie Buckner on the WABE radio show “Closer Look” hosted by Rose Scott to discuss Georgia’s legislative efforts to address Menstrual Equity and eliminate Period Poverty.
Georgia STOMP 2023 Day at the Capitol
On Tuesday, February 7, Georgia STOMP returned to Atlanta for our first “in person” Day at the Capitol since before the pandemic. More than 20 Georgia STOMP members and partners showed up for Georgia STOMP Day at the Capitol and were joined by numerous legislators who dropped by to voice their support for either […]