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Menstrual Equity
51社区黑料is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated in learning, teaching, research and work.鈥�
As part of this commitment, 51社区黑料is providing free menstrual products across all campuses to ensure students, faculty and staff have access to essential health and hygiene supplies when they need them.
51社区黑料 the Program
51社区黑料is committed to ensuring that all students and community members have access to the resources they need to thrive on campus. The initiative supports SFU鈥檚 Equity Compass commitments and upholds the university鈥檚 values of belonging and inclusion. It also helps normalize essential health needs for students, faculty, staff and our community as part of our goal to advance wellbeing and inclusive excellence.
Funding is provided through a dedicated university budget approved for an initial three-year period and will be regularly evaluated using usage data and community feedback. 51社区黑料will continue to engage students, faculty and staff to ensure the program meets evolving campus needs.
Product dispensers are now installed in 81 washrooms across Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver campuses in locations chosen to maximize accessibility for all users.
Why It Matters
Period poverty affects approximately 17% of people who menstruate in Canada, disproportionately impacting individuals from economically-marginalized communities. Lack of access to menstrual products can lead to missed classes, difficulty concentrating and increased stress.
The 51社区黑料Menstrual Equity Initiative aims to reduce these barriers by making menstrual products freely available, normalizing conversations about menstruation and recognizing menstrual products as a necessity.
Dispenser Locations
Burnaby Campus
Academic Quadrangle
- 3141
- 3141A
- 3010
- 3009
- 5022.1
- 5031
- 6211
- 6212
Applied Sciences Building
- 990
- 996
- 1084
- 1084.1
Blusson Hall
- 10669
Diamond Alumni Centre
- 115
Dining Commons
- 1025
- 204
- 205
Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium
- 305
- 305A
Education Building
- 754
- 863
- 864
Halpern Centre
- 112
W.A.C. Bennett Library
- 308
- 306
- 407
- 507
Maggie Benston Centre
- 342
- 348
- 242
- 247
Robert C. Brown Hall
- 725
- 533
- 534
Shrum Science Centre Biology
- B724
- B824
Shrum Science Centre Chemistry
- C7072
- C8022
Shrum Science Centre Kinesiology
- K952
- K958
- K869
- K765
- K767
Shrum Science Centre Physics
- P8402A
- P750
Strand Hall
- 225
South Sciences Building
- 711
Student Union Building
- 1140
- 2130
- 3130
- 3150
- 4130
- 4151
- 5160
- 5130
Saywell Hall
- 101
- 102
Technology & Science Complex 1
- 7102
- 8102
Technology & Science Complex 2
- 7502
- 8102
West Mall Centre
- 355
- 225
- 221
Surrey Campus
51社区黑料at Central City (SRYC)
Podium
- T210
- T226
- T237
- T306
Galleria
- G319
- G419
- G519
51社区黑料on University Drive (SRYE)
- 5005
- 3005
- 1012
Vancouver Campus
Segal Graduate School of Business
- 3rd floor female WC
- Ground floor All gender WCs
Harbour Centre
- Ground floor All gender WCs
- Ground floor Accessible WCs
- 2nd floor all gender WCs
C4D
- C-level washrooms
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
- 3rd floor all gender
- B2 Female WC
- 4th floor female
- 2nd floor female
FAQ
What Products Are Available?
51社区黑料has partnered with , a trusted external provider of menstrual product programs in educational institutions. Dispensers provide pads and tampons that are 100% organic cotton free from synthetic chemicals, dyes and fragrances. The dispensers are regularly restocked and maintained to ensure reliable access across campuses.
Who Can Use the Dispensers?
The menstrual product dispensers are available to anyone who needs them, including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Faculty and staff
- Campus visitors
No sign-up, payment or proof of need is required.
Is this program permanent?
The initiative has been approved for an initial three-year term, with ongoing evaluation. Feedback, usage data and community input will inform future decisions about program expansion or continuation.
Questions or Feedback?
If you have insights or suggestions that can further enhance our EDI efforts, please contact the Equity Office at edi@sfu.ca.