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period poverty

Activists push for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Bill in drive to end ‘period poverty’

South Africa

Activists push for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Bill in drive to end ‘period poverty’

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Freedom Day: Period poverty, stigmas and threats specific to women are challenging our female liberties

South Africa

Freedom Day: Period poverty, stigmas and threats specific to women are challenging our female liberties

By Tracey Malawana

83% of girl learners in SA struggle to access menstrual hygiene products

South Africa

83% of girl learners in SA struggle to access menstrual hygiene products

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Trailblazing Bok prop Babalwa Latsha is making her mark – on and off the field

South Africa

Trailblazing Bok prop Babalwa Latsha is making her mark – on and off the field

By Yanga Sibembe

Reproductive health — it’s time for a lasting solution to period poverty

South Africa

Reproductive health — it’s time for a lasting solution to period poverty

By René Sparks

My Period: Breaking the taboo, Part 2 (Video)

South Africa

My Period: Breaking the taboo, Part 2 (Video)

By Street Talk