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Press Release 16th July 2018

More places for Midlothian women to get free sanitary products Women for Independence (WFI) Midlothian has extended the Purple Box campaign to make free sanitary products available in 5 locations. Gorebridge, Penicuik and Loanhead libraries now host a Purple Box, as well as the original locations of Newtongrange and Dalkeith libraries. At Loanhead library, the Box… Continue reading Press Release 16th July 2018

Period Poverty, Press

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Features about the Purple Box The National, 11th April 2018:  Yes DIY: Purple box campaign is an initiative of note Midlothian Advertiser, 12th April 2018: Local Purple Box campaign launched (See Image) Midlothian View, 12th April 2018: Purple Box campaign launches Midlothian Advertiser, 31 Jul 2018: Sanitary Scheme expands Service Other Features Holyrood introduces free… Continue reading Links to Articles about Period Poverty

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Press Release 3rd April 2018

“Purple Box” campaign launches to provide free sanitary products for women in Midlothian  Women for Independence (WFI) Midlothian has launched a campaign to support local women and girls affected by period poverty. Purple boxes filled with free sanitary products are being placed in libraries and other locations: the first boxes are now available in Dalkeith… Continue reading Press Release 3rd April 2018