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Collected on 28 July 2026
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Women’s role in the sanitary dignity value chain
The programme intends for women to participate as manufacturers and distributors of sanitary dignity pads, rather than only receiving them.
“We want women not just to be recipients of sanitary dignity pads, but to be the manufacturers and distributors.
Places
Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/women-encouraged-speak-out-against-violence
Speak out against violence
Women are encouraged to stand up and speak up against violence, particularly amid reports of women being abused and murdered by intimate partners.
“I encourage all women to stand up and speak up against violence,” she said.
Sanitary Dignity Framework
A flagship programme providing free sanitary products is planned for a pilot in Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, targeting girls attending quintiles 1-3 schools.
“We are pleased to inform this august house that we have finalised the Sanitary Dignity Framework and we will pilot this flagship programme in three provinces, namely Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
