2026 Menstrual Equity Challenge

A student case competition that challenges you to solve Canada's most pressing menstrual equity challenges

Menstrual health remains one of the most stigmatized, underfunded, and overlooked public health issues in Canada. Many people who menstruate still lack access to essential products, accurate information, and affirming care. This competition invites students to design creative, community-informed solutions that challenge stigma and strengthen menstrual equity.

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Register your team

Register by June 30, 2026 | Open to all students in Canada

What is the Menstrual Equity Challenge?

This competition invites high school and post-secondary students from all backgrounds to develop creative, community-informed solutions to some of the most urgent menstrual equity challenges facing people in Canada.

Learn

Participate in interactive learning sessions hosted by Free Periods Canada to deepen your understanding of menstrual equity.

Collaborate

Work in teams of 2-5 to identify an area of menstrual equity where menstrual health awareness and access are limited, and develop a creative solution to address the challenge.

Create

Design and submit a proposal that clearly communicates your idea, its impact, and how it could improve menstrual equity in your community.

Present

The top five teams will be invited to present their ideas to a panel of judges. Each team will also receive support and guidance from a mentor as they prepare for their final presentation.

Competition Timeline

May 15

Registration Opens

Form your team and sign up on our platform

June 30

Registration Closes

Register before this date to secure your spot

July 31

Submit Proposals

Deadline to share your team's final proposals for the case competition

August 18

Final Teams Notified

Top teams will be selected and notified to move on to the next round

October 2026

Round Two

Top teams present their proposals virtually to a live panel of judges

Prizes

1st

First Place

Cash Price

$800

2nd

Second Place

Cash Price

$500

3rd

Third Place

Cash Price

$300

Ready to Compete?

Registration is free and open to all students across Canada. Assemble a team of 2-5 students and sign up to secure your spot.

Register your team

2026 Menstrual Equity Challenge