FLINT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The University of Michigan-Flint now has 14 gender-inclusive bathrooms across its downtown Flint campus.
The gender-inclusive restrooms became a reality after advocacy groups of students, faculty and staff requested them.
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According to a press release, the school said the move is part of “a continuing effort to extend its commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.”
Gender-inclusive bathrooms were requested in 2021 by a group of students. It prompted the Center for Gender and Sexuality staff to look into options for making inclusive restrooms available to the student population.
In addition, UM-Flint announced last summer that free menstrual products are available in all restrooms at UM-Flint in an effort to ensure everyone on campus has access to affordable and safe menstrual products.
“Providing menstrual products in all restrooms gives access to all bodies that menstruate,” said Samara Hough, director for the Center for Gender and Sexuality (CGS).
The gender-inclusive bathrooms are located in the following buildings: French Hall, UM-Flint Theater, Murchie Science Building, Northbank Center, Recreation Center (locker room), Riverfront Conference Center and the University Center.
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