Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety
Chemicals linked to fertility problems and cancer were detected in all sanitary pads and pantyliners tested
But inequality on the continent will continue to grow unless disparities in the right to education are ended
Unions have welcomed the suspension of three senior officials in KZN’s department of education for mismanagement of a sanitary-pads distribution project
The feminist project is about equality and justice for all human beings, including men and boys
She has campaigned for the rights of girls, women and LGBTQIA+ people in Uganda and leads Pads4GirlsUG a campaign to provide free sanitary pads
Provincial departments have an estimated R25-billion in unpaid bills
‘This week, South Africans overcame in some ways the silence and shame tied to menstruation’
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Women across the political spectrum have issued a stern warning to treasury: take the request that sanitary pads be VAT exempt seriously
With too many sanitary towels but no money for effective teaching, unions are alleging corruption
Sadtu has accused the Department of Education of commercialising the free sanitary pads initiative in KwaZulu-Natal.
When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.
Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.
The Kwazulu-Natal education department has set aside R50-million to fund the distribution of pads to schools in the four lowest quintiles.
Find out which departments need to step up to make free pads a reality for people who menstruate.
Pontsho Pilane recently presented a proposal to Parliament to introduce free pads for poor people who menstruate. Here’s what she learned.
Why are people who menstruate forced to spend at least R40 000 on sanitary products in their lifetime?
Why the debate misses the very gendered point in a country where people with uteruses remain disproportionally affected by HIV.
Many people don’t know it exists, and those who do don’t feel that it is improving their lives.
