Click here to read this post in Dutch. For nearly a decade, people around the world have been marking May 28th as International Menstrual Hygiene Day. Beyond promoting good menstrual health and hygiene on this day, their goal has been to end period stigma and break the silence around period poverty. We love this goal–all […]
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Welcome to Neighborhood Feminists’ Glossary! We recognize that practicing intersectional feminism means embracing a whole new vocabulary – something that isn’t as easily accessible to everyone. We’ve created this glossary of common terms and definitions to help you along the way. This list of terms is not exhaustive, nor will it likely ever be. As […]
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In the past year, our projects have continued to grow to such an extent that we’re now seeking two new board members to strengthen the Neighborhood Feminists team. The positions begin at the end of August 2022 and last for 1 year, with the possibility of a contract extension. We are looking for people who […]
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50 years after Roe v. Wade was passed, the US Supreme Court is poised to overturn the 1972 case legalizing abortion. The draft of this decision, leaked this week, was developed by a majority of the US Supreme Court justices. Keep in mind this majority consists of unelected judges placed in lifetime positions by two […]
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In order to better meet the rising need for menstrual products in Amsterdam, in August 2021 we launched our Menstruation Stations project. Menstruation Stations are cabinets that are placed by us in easy-to-reach locations. They are stocked and kept replenished with free period products for anyone in need, no questions asked. Why Menstruation Stations? Period […]
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Does much of the news these days get you down? It certainly affects us from time to time. As we see it, that’s all the more reason to notice the things that are going well. During each term, students at the International School of Haarlem (ISH) have a dedicated day for exploring social justice issues. […]
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The UN has declared an expected total exodus of some 5 million Ukrainians, with hundreds of thousands already on the move in the violent wake of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine. The first Ukrainian asylum-seeking refugees have already arrived in the Netherlands. Just as with other refugees, Neighborhood Feminists will help Ukrainian refugees to the full […]
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Here at Neighborhood Feminists we talk a lot about how it takes a village, and how our work wouldn’t be possible without support from you and others in our community. Tackling period poverty in this city feels daunting at times; there are lots of people in vulnerable positions and many steps needed before we are […]
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Dear friend, We’ve rounded the corner of the new year and as we all get settled back into our regular routines and prepare for the year ahead, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your unwavering support over the course of 2021. It was by no means an easy year for anyone, […]
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Animation by Lieke Milder / W+K How can we describe how much we’ve loved discovering our posters around Amsterdam without using too many exclamation points? (Jump to the bottom for a gallery with a bunch of the posters and stickers in the wild!) A huge thank you and fist-bump to all the allies and volunteers who […]
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