File #: 24-5085    Version: 1 Name: ADOLESCENT MENSTRUAL HEALTH EQUITY DAY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/3/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 31ST AS ADOLESCENT MENSTRUAL HEALTH EQUITY DAY WHEREAS, menstrual health is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being for adolescents; and WHEREAS, period poverty, defined as the inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and education, affects millions of girls and young women, leading to missed educational opportunities and significant health risks; and WHEREAS, the stigma and lack of awareness surrounding menstruation contribute to the perpetuation of period poverty and negatively impact the quality of life for many; and WHEREAS, Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to addressing period poverty through initiatives such as the Let It Flow Festival, which aims to raise awareness, normalize periods, and provide girls with access to essential menstrual products; and WHEREAS, the Let It Flow Festival, scheduled for August 31st, will feature interactive booths, "Ask the Doctor" sessions, hands-on...
Sponsors: MONICA GORDON, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 31ST AS ADOLESCENT MENSTRUAL HEALTH EQUITY DAY

WHEREAS, menstrual health is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being for adolescents; and

WHEREAS, period poverty, defined as the inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and education, affects millions of girls and young women, leading to missed educational opportunities and significant health risks; and

WHEREAS, the stigma and lack of awareness surrounding menstruation contribute to the perpetuation of period poverty and negatively impact the quality of life for many; and

WHEREAS, Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to addressing period poverty through initiatives such as the Let It Flow Festival, which aims to raise awareness, normalize periods, and provide girls with access to essential menstrual products; and

WHEREAS, the Let It Flow Festival, scheduled for August 31st, will feature interactive booths, "Ask the Doctor" sessions, hands-on workshops, live entertainment, and the distribution of free menstrual products, fostering a supportive and educational environment for all attendees; and

WHEREAS, designating a specific day to focus on menstrual health equity will amplify the ongoing efforts to combat period poverty and promote the importance of menstrual health education and access.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the President, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, this legislative body declares August 31st as Adolescent Menstrual Health Equity Day to recognize and support the importance of menstrual health education, the fight against period poverty, and the efforts of organizations like Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that on this day, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will encourage schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and businesses to engage in activities that promote m...

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