Menstrual Poverty | Maria Vitória Cangussu Borges | TEDxColégio Medianeira Youth
This talk looks at menstrual poverty as a matter of public health, dignity and social inequality in Brazil. It focuses on access to sanitary pads and the role of public policies, including Law No. 14,214, which established the Menstrual Health Protection and Promotion Program. The speaker invites listeners to question prejudices and to recognise menstrual health as a fundamental right. The talk was given by Maria Vitória Cangussu Borges, a student at Colégio Medianeira, at a TEDx event organised independently.
In this video- Menstrual poverty as a public health and inequality issue
- Access to sanitary products and the role of public policy
- Law No. 14,214 and the menstrual health program
Nesta palestra, Maria Vitória Cangussu Borges aborda a pobreza menstrual como uma questão de saúde pública, dignidade e desigualdade social no Brasil. A partir de reflexões sobre o acesso a absorventes e a importância de políticas públicas, como a Lei nº 14.214, que institui o Programa de Proteção e Promoção da Saúde Menstrual, a apresentação convida o público a repensar preconceitos e reconhecer a saúde menstrual como um direito fundamental. Uma reflexão sobre como informação, empatia e iniciativas sociais podem contribuir para uma sociedade mais justa e inclusiva. Estudante da 2ª Série do Ensino Médio do Colégio Medianeira. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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- October 21, 2026 at 04:26 PM
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- Published at sourceOctober 21, 2026 at 04:26 PM
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