Girls need education on menstruation management
Amnesty International Wits says the lack of sanitary products has a negative effect on the participation of women and girls in society.
Free pad campaign sparks controversy
A collaboration between Amnesty Wits and the South African Union of Jewish Students has sparked controversy on Twitter.
Menstruation is nothing to be ashamed about
Girls are encouraged to speak openly about their periods in public spaces in order to break the stigma surrounding menstruation. (more…)
#WorthBleedingFor campaign’s pads plan
Amnesty International Wits is working on a plan for free pads on campus. (more…)
#WorthBleedingFor campaign back at Wits indefinitely
The Wits chapter of Amnesty International has relaunched their #WorthBleedingFor campaign indefinitely. (more…)
Wits mum on free sanitary pads
Management at Wits University are yet to respond to calls for free sanitary pads despite receiving a petition of over 3 000 signatures supporting the move.
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