Miss St. Croix Educational Complex Advocates for Menstrual Equity With Free Pad Dispensers

Nayelis St. Omer, Miss St. Croix Educational Complex 2023-2024, sponsors and secures dispensers to ensure free access to menstrual hygiene products for all students, addressing an essential need for dignity and equality.

In a significant effort to promote menstrual equity and support student well-being, Miss St. Croix Educational Complex 2023-2024, Nayelis St. Omer, has successfully led an initiative to install free menstrual pad dispensers at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School. The project, spearheaded by Nayelis, reflects her dedication to addressing the need for menstrual hygiene products. Recognizing that periods should not hinder a student’s ability to attend school or participate fully in their education, Nayelis worked to sponsor and secure the dispensers, which are now accessible to all students at no cost.

“Menstrual hygiene is not a luxury, it’s a necessity,” said Nayelis. “These dispensers are here to provide free and easy access to pads so no student ever has to feel ashamed, uncomfortable, or unprepared at school. This is about empowering young women and breaking down the stigma surrounding menstruation.”