Without your urgent help, young women will face financial crisis over the next few weeks - despite the relief being offered by the government. 

Young women in our communities are more likely to be unemployed or on zero hours contracts. Too many already struggle to make ends meet at the end of each month. For them, this crisis will mean real hardship.  

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We know that existing inequalities mean that coronavirus will hit women the hardest, especially women who are already vulnerable. We know this means women’s organisations in the UK are under enormous pressure right now to support people in need, while also dealing with their own internal challenges.

Tampon Tax money hasn't always gone to specialist women's organisations, as was promised by the government, and Gemma Abbott of Free Periods has called on leaders to "reaffirm their commitment to supporting [these] charities" even after the tax has ended.