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The Arka Initiative launches 'Unsanitary Tales' to fight period poverty - Adaderana Biz English

The Arka Initiative is a grassroots organisation providing tangible and practical support on issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Sri Lanka. Leading up to World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Arka launched a campaign titled ‘Unsanitary Tales’ as part of its movement to eradicate period poverty to help girls and women across the country. ....

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Sri Lanka's period poverty rate is at 50%, new study shows - Adaderana Biz English

The “Taxing Menstrual Hygiene Products in Sri Lanka: a policy analysis” study reveals that over 50% of women in Sri Lanka experience period poverty; indicating that 50% of households with women of menstruating age do not report spending any money on sanitary napkins. The study was published through the Assisting Communities in Creating Environmental and. ....

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Fems AYA Celebrates the first year of its journey of eradicating period poverty

Fems Aya, the nationwide initiative of Fems, the feminine Sanitary Care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands celebrates its first anniversary of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost high quality sanitary napkins. Fems launched its purposeful initiative ‘Fems AYA’ on the International Women’s Day – March 8th, […] ....

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Fems takes another big step to fight Period Poverty in Sri Lanka - Adaderana Biz English

It comes as no surprise that in the current context women are busier than ever with daily chores and added responsibilities of employment and family commitments. Despite their busy schedule many women do not prioritize their own health and hygiene, sanitary needs and related concerns can hold women back from reaching their full potential. According. ....

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'They use old cloths': Sri Lanka to give schoolgirls free period products | Global development

Thu 28 Jan 2021 06.30 EST
Last modified on Thu 11 Feb 2021 12.10 EST
In a village school near the beach, Koshala Dilrukshi teaches English to students from Uswetakeiyawa, a Sri Lankan fishing village. On most days, Dilrukshi says, some of the girls in her class will be missing. They go absent when they have their periods.
Itâs not uncommon throughout Sri Lanka. More than half of the adolescents responding to a Unicef study in 2015 did not want or werenât allowed to go to school during their periods, while 37% miss one or two school days each month. For most, fear of staining, pain and discomfort are the main reasons for not going to school. ....

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