Minister Hildegarde Naughton will launch the transformative "Buttoned Up" initiative at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Galway today. We discuss why it is so important to end the stigma around periods with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Ellie Loftus Nurse, Barrister and Founder of Nickeze. 

Why it is so important to end the stigma around periods

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Why it is so important to end the stigma around periods

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