‘Inspirational woman student of the year’ Dolly Ogunrinde explains what she learned from her role as women’s officer at UEA

There’s power in collective action

Sanitary products are currently taxed at a “luxury” rate of 5%. However, everyone I have asked agrees that they are definitely essential to those who have periods. I decided to present a motion at union council in favour of selling sanitary products at a profit-free price in my university’s union shop.

The motion was passed, almost unanimously, and students can now buy sanitary products on campus for as little as 59p.

Use your privilege

I am not the perfect feminist. I slip-up and get things wrong. But I have come to learn that those mistakes are part of the whole experience; they encourage you to be open to educating and growing your knowledge to become the best version of yourself.

This year I have learned to do more than just recognise my privilege. I have instead focused on using my privilege to positively impact my campus.

– Men can be excellent allies

– Self-care is a political act

– “If not me, who? If not now, when?”

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