End Period Poverty : Free Pads For All Women and Girls

Petição dirigida a: Parliament of South Africa

Access to sanitary pads is a basic necessity that supports health, dignity, and equal opportunities. However, many women and girls are unable to afford menstrual products, which can affect their education, work, and daily lives. Providing free sanitary pads would help reduce period poverty and ensure that no one is disadvantaged because of a natural biological process. We call on the relevant authorities to make sanitary pads freely available to women and girls in need. Sign this petition to support menstrual health, dignity, and equality for all.

What We Want to Achieve:
This petition aims to make free sanitary pads accessible to women and girls, particularly in schools, universities, public healthcare facilities, and community centres. Our goal is to ensure that no one is prevented from learning, working, or participating in daily activities because they cannot afford menstrual products.

How It Can Be Achieved and Implemented:
This can be achieved through partnerships between government departments, schools, healthcare facilities, non-profit organisations, and private companies. Funding can be allocated through public health and education programmes, while sanitary pads can be distributed through schools, clinics, universities, and community centres. By working together, these stakeholders can create a sustainable system that provides reliable access to menstrual products for those who need them most.

Together, we can help create a future where every woman and girl can manage her period with dignity, confidence, and the support she deserves.