Governments can play a significant role in addressing period poverty by implementing policies that promote menstrual equity, such as removing taxes on menstrual hygiene products, providing free menstrual products in schools and public spaces, and investing in menstrual health research and education.

Period poverty affects people of all ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds, but it disproportionately affects those who are marginalized or living in poverty. This includes homeless people, refugees, incarcerated individuals, and low-income households.