Women's Day message

Ahead of International Women's Day, Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and community organizer Kristin Andrus met to discuss how women can participate in \

You don't have to be lieutenant governor to make a difference," she said. The nonprofit advocated for HB162 "Period Products in Schools" in the 2022 legislative session, [which was passed unanimously](https://www.ksl.com/article/50387764/cox-signs-bills-to-expand-all-day-kindergarten-provide-period-products-in-schools). There cannot be opportunity when people don't have their basic needs met and menstruation products are part of the basic needs for half the population and I'm really glad we're talking about it finally," she added. "You can be you. ... In a faraway promised land, we behold a perfected state wherein the heart and hand and intelligence of women contribute their full share." "The first-most important thing is to know that you can — you can create change, one person absolutely can make a difference. maybe they're not going to give you a warning this time. Andrus and Henderson have previously partnered and appeared together on the issue of period products. "It's a really important conversation we haven't had enough of, we've been doing better lately. "The work is but begun; the cause is in its merest infancy. "We're rethinking normal. [putting period products in Utah schools](https://www.ksl.com/article/50411744/were-ready-for-this-1st-of-free-period-product-dispensers-installed-at-utah-schools).