Sanitary Dignity Project distributes more than 1.9 million sanitary pads to 90 000 pupils in the Western Cape

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The first phase of delivery on Friday, September 18, saw more than 1.9 million sanitary pads distributed to 90,000 female pupils in 221 schools across the province.

“I am pleased that thousands of female pupils are being provided with sanitary resources that are essential to their well-being and dignity.

She said this was mainly due to the taboo surrounding menstruation, in part a legacy of a patriarchal culture and the disempowerment of women living in poverty. “These schools include no-fee-paying schools and fee-charging schools. It was decided that the project should prioritise schools in rural areas and include special-needs schools where the need is greatest,” Fernandez said.

 

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