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OPINION: Reproductive Health – It’s time for a lasting solution to period poverty

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As we commemorate yet another Women’s Month, we are reminded of the many initiatives that have come and gone in an attempt to address the extreme period poverty that continues to plague South African women and girls. It is time to solve this issue once and for all, and to make sanitary towels and menstrual hygiene products free and readily available, writes René Sparks.

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OPINION: Reproductive Health – It’s time for a lasting solution to period poverty

The dreadful effects of lockdown on access to sexual and reproductive health services

Posted in: Latest, Reproductive Health

Under COVID-19 lockdowns in South Africa and elsewhere, many public services have been interrupted, including sexual and reproductive health services. Thuthukile Mbatha considers the heavy toll these interruptions have taken on people’s lives.

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The dreadful effects of lockdown on access to sexual and reproductive health services

Period-shaming must fall

Posted in: Latest, Spotlight Edition 5: Youth Edition
Period-shaming must fall

The cost of liberation

Posted in: Latest, Spotlight Edition 5: Youth Edition

A moment of true liberation came for Thembi Mahlathi when she was standing at a supermarket check-out queue. In her shopping basket, for the first time, were sanitary pads that she could afford.

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The cost of liberation

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