Japanese politician Ayaka Yoshida has received 8,000 death threats after advocating for free sanitary pads in public toilets, comparing them to toilet paper in necessity. For four days, she faced threats every minute, sparking debates on menstrual care and gender equality in Japan.

Japanese politician receives death threats over call for sanitary napkins at public toilets

PadCare Labs, founded by Ajinkya Dhariya in 2018, offers an all-round solution for sanitary waste disposal sanitary bins, a recycling system and products made the residue after recycling. It recently raised Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank India.

Padcare: Solving sanitary napkins disposal problem, one bin-full at a time

<p>Sanitary pads may not be so hygienic after all. A new study states that most sanitary napkins sold across India contain cancer-causing contaminants. The study states that using sanitary napkins may cause cancer and even infertility among some women. The results of the study are shocking considering almost three in every four teenage women in India use sanitary napkins.</p>

<p>“It is shocking to find numerous harmful chemicals in commonly available sanitary products, including toxic chemicals like carcinogens, reproductive toxins, endocrine disruptors, and allergens,” said Dr Amit, one of the investigators and a programme coordinator at the environmental NGO Toxics Link which conducted the study.&nbsp;<br />
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The NGO is part of the International Pollutants Elimination Network and a report in India Today states that ten brands of pads were tested for the study. The samples that were tested reportedly contained traces of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Both contaminants have the ability to form cancerous cells. Toxics Link found the presence of certain phthalates that are restricted according to European regulations.<br />
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The study also reveals that the chances of harmful chemicals being absorbed by the body are very high through sanitary pads. “As a mucous membrane, the vagina can secrete and absorb chemicals at a higher rate than the skin,” said Dr Aakanksha Mehrotra, a programme coordinator at Toxics Link who was part of this study.<br />
A lot of conversation about menstrual hygiene centres around how one should opt for sanitary napkins instead of unhygienic protection during periods.&nbsp;<br />
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However, the presence of harmful chemicals, including carcinogens in sanitary pads has never been mentioned until now.&nbsp;<br />
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India Today report cites that according to the latest National Family Health Survey, nearly 64 per cent of women aged 15-24 years use sanitary pads in India. Demography and education also determine the usage of pads. It is inferred that a more prosperous society has a higher usage of pads.</p>


Sanitary pads may not be so hygienic after all. A new study states that most sanitary napkins sold across India contain cancer-causing contaminants. The study states that using sanitary napkins may cause cancer and even infertility among some women.

Sanitary pads may not be so hygienic after all. A new study states that most sanitary napkins sold across India contain cancer-causing contaminants. The study states that using sanitary napkins may cause cancer and even infertility among some women. The results of the study are shocking considering almost three in every four teenage women in India use sanitary napkins. “It is shocking to find numerous harmful chemicals in commonly available sanitary products, including toxic chemicals like carcinogens, reproductive toxins, endocrine disruptors, and allergens,” said Dr Amit, one of the investigators and a programme coordinator at the environmental NGO Toxics Link which conducted the study. The NGO is part of the International Pollutants Elimination Network and a report in India Today states that ten brands of pads were tested for the study. The samples that were tested reportedly contained traces of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Both contaminants have the ability to form cancerous cells. Toxics Link found the presence of certain phthalates that are restricted according to European regulations. The study also reveals that the chances of harmful chemicals being absorbed by the body are very high through sanitary pads. “As a mucous membrane, the vagina can secrete and absorb chemicals at a higher rate than the skin,” said Dr Aakanksha Mehrotra, a programme coordinator at Toxics Link who was part of this study. A lot of conversation about menstrual hygiene centres around how one should opt for sanitary napkins instead of unhygienic protection during periods. However, the presence of harmful chemicals, including carcinogens in sanitary pads has never been mentioned until now. India Today report cites that according to the latest National Family Health Survey, nearly 64 per cent of women aged 15-24 years use sanitary pads in India. Demography and education also determine the usage of pads. It is inferred that a more prosperous society has a higher usage of pads.

Usage of sanitary pads may lead to cancer, infertility, says a new study

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<p>Scotland is all set to become the first nation to make tampons and sanitary pads free.</p>

<p>The Scottish parliament advanced legislation on Tuesday that would ensure free universal access to tampons, pads and other menstrual products, in a huge stride for the global movement against period poverty.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/government-exempts-tax-on-sanitary-napkins-akshay-kumar-manushi-chhillar-welcome-the-move-154110">Government exempts tax on sanitary napkins</a></strong></p>

<p>Its champion is Monica Lennon, a Scottish Parliament member who has led a years-long campaign to build support for the measure.</p>

<p>She first proposed the bill in 2017.</p>

<p>"This is an amazing victory for everyone who has campaigned for free universal access to period products and who has convinced the Scottish Government to back this ground-breaking Bill," Lennon said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/western-railway-smash-taboos-installs-sanitary-napkin-vending-machine-for-its-employee-30624">Smashing Taboos, Western Railway installs sanitary napkin dispensers for its women employees</a></strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill&nbsp;passed through the first stage with 112 votes in favour and one abstention.</p>

<p>The bill now moves to the second stage, where members of the Scottish parliament can propose amendments before it is given final consideration in stage three.</p>

<p>It aims to tackle&nbsp;period poverty, the stigma around menstruation and the impact that periods have on education.</p>

<p>During the debate, it's propounder Lennon said, "women and girls are too often left behind in the political process, this is a chance to put them first and do something that is truly groundbreaking on gender equality."</p>

<p>"Menstruation is normal and free universal access to tampons, pads and reusable options should be normal too," she added.</p>

<p>The Scottish government has made other efforts to tackle period poverty in the last few years.</p>

<p>In 2019, it allocated&nbsp;£4 million to make period products available for free in&nbsp;libraries and recreational centres.</p>

<p>In 2018, the government had announced that&nbsp;students in schools, colleges and universities across the countries would be able to access sanitary products for free, through a £5.2 million investment.</p>


Scotland is all set to become the first nation to make tampons and sanitary pads free. The Scottish parliament advanced legislation on Tuesday that would ensure free universal access to tampons, pads and other menstrual products, in a huge stride for the global movement against period poverty.

Scotland is all set to become the first nation to make tampons and sanitary pads free. The Scottish parliament advanced legislation on Tuesday that would ensure free universal access to tampons, pads and other menstrual products, in a huge stride for the global movement against period poverty. Also read: Government exempts tax on sanitary napkins Its champion is Monica Lennon, a Scottish Parliament member who has led a years-long campaign to build support for the measure. She first proposed the bill in 2017. "This is an amazing victory for everyone who has campaigned for free universal access to period products and who has convinced the Scottish Government to back this ground-breaking Bill," Lennon said. Also read: Smashing Taboos, Western Railway installs sanitary napkin dispensers for its women employees The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill passed through the first stage with 112 votes in favour and one abstention. The bill now moves to the second stage, where members of the Scottish parliament can propose amendments before it is given final consideration in stage three. It aims to tackle period poverty, the stigma around menstruation and the impact that periods have on education. During the debate, it's propounder Lennon said, "women and girls are too often left behind in the political process, this is a chance to put them first and do something that is truly groundbreaking on gender equality." "Menstruation is normal and free universal access to tampons, pads and reusable options should be normal too," she added. The Scottish government has made other efforts to tackle period poverty in the last few years. In 2019, it allocated £4 million to make period products available for free in libraries and recreational centres. In 2018, the government had announced that students in schools, colleges and universities across the countries would be able to access sanitary products for free, through a £5.2 million investment.

Scotland can become first nation to offer free sanitary napkins and tampons

<p>The Jharkhand government will purchase sanitary napkins from Self-help Groups (SHGs) for distribution among schoolgirls, Chief Minister Raghubar Das has said.</p>

<p>The government had during the recent budget session taken this decision to empower women working in SHGs, the CM told reporters yesterday after inspecting a sanitary napkin manufacturing centre at Bagunhatu in Jamshedpur East constituency, his home turf.</p>

<p>Das had won five times in a row from the constituency since 1995.</p>

<p>Tata Steel, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has been providing training to women in SHGs to make sanitary napkins.</p>

<p>Altogether 15 SHGs here have been engaged in napkin manufacturing work in Bagunhatu, the CM said, adding that the initiative is aimed at promoting self-employment.</p>

<p>The state that was spending around Rs 25 crores annually to buy sanitary napkins from contractors will now procure them from these self-help groups, he said.</p>

<p>Appealing to the media to promote locally made goods, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s dream of doubling the income of poor can be fulfilled by endorsing products of small and cottage industries.</p>

<p>The CM appreciated the women engaged in manufacturing the napkins and said the initiative will benefit families that do not have a proper source of income.</p>

<p>The state government&#39;s move comes at a time when people have been actively participating in actor Akshay Kumar&#39;s &#39;Pad Man Challenge&#39; on social media to promote menstrual hygiene.</p>

<p>&#39;Pad Man&#39;, a film starring Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor, tracks the journey of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, the inventor of the low-cost sanitary pad-making machine.&nbsp;</p>


Altogether 15 SHGs here have been engaged in napkin manufacturing work in Bagunhatu

The Jharkhand government will purchase sanitary napkins from Self-help Groups (SHGs) for distribution among schoolgirls, Chief Minister Raghubar Das has said. The government had during the recent budget session taken this decision to empower women working in SHGs, the CM told reporters yesterday after inspecting a sanitary napkin manufacturing centre at Bagunhatu in Jamshedpur East constituency, his home turf. Das had won five times in a row from the constituency since 1995. Tata Steel, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has been providing training to women in SHGs to make sanitary napkins. Altogether 15 SHGs here have been engaged in napkin manufacturing work in Bagunhatu, the CM said, adding that the initiative is aimed at promoting self-employment. The state that was spending around Rs 25 crores annually to buy sanitary napkins from contractors will now procure them from these self-help groups, he said. Appealing to the media to promote locally made goods, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of doubling the income of poor can be fulfilled by endorsing products of small and cottage industries. The CM appreciated the women engaged in manufacturing the napkins and said the initiative will benefit families that do not have a proper source of income. The state government's move comes at a time when people have been actively participating in actor Akshay Kumar's 'Pad Man Challenge' on social media to promote menstrual hygiene. 'Pad Man', a film starring Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor, tracks the journey of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, the inventor of the low-cost sanitary pad-making machine.

Jharkhand govt will buy sanitary pads from Self-Help Groups: CM

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/always-wanted-to-work-in-films-based-on-social-issues-akshay-kumar-32021" target="_blank">Akshay Kumar</a> starrer&nbsp;&quot;PadMan&quot;&nbsp;released countrywide in India on February 9 amid rave reviews from all corners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the film has managed to pull the audience to the theatres, it has been banned in the neighbouring country, Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padman-review-akshay-kumars-film-is-warm-relevant-and-serves-its-purpose-32277" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;PadMan review: Akshay Kumar&#39;s film is warm, relevant and serves its purpose</em></a></p>

<p>Ever since the ban, women of Pakistan have taken to Twitter to condemn it and ask for a release of the film as it deals with a socially relevant issue and has nothing controversial in it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many women have been questioning the intent of the ban with support from some men too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is what Twitter users are writing:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear Sir, the film <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Padman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Padman</a> has been released internationally. Your decision-making is embarrassingly slow. Why should a film about menstrual hygein &amp; cheap sanitary napkins denied a release or delayed? Pakistan deserves to become a part of this conversation on reproductive health <a href="https://t.co/tTzZTDvIg7">https://t.co/tTzZTDvIg7</a></p>
&mdash; Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) <a href="https://twitter.com/ammarawrites/status/962806993638608896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yes, Pakistani Women menstruate too. I support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Padman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Padman</a> and menstrual hygiene. Ban on <a href="https://twitter.com/PadManTheFilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PadManTheFilm</a> in Pakistan is senseless. Release it now. <a href="https://t.co/KpsTL6Rc3a">pic.twitter.com/KpsTL6Rc3a</a></p>
&mdash; Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) <a href="https://twitter.com/ammarawrites/status/962294732918489088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Banning PadMan in Pakistan is another one of those illogical things that simply affect the business of cinemas in Pakistan.<br />
Menstruation is a fact of life, and bringing it to mainstream consciousness is neither immoral nor un-Islamic.</p>
&mdash; Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehrTarar/status/962353264074338304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">&quot;Against our traditions &amp; culture&quot; Oh well, coz women don&#39;t menstruate here... What stupid people sitting at Censor Board ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PadMan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PadMan</a> must be allowed in Pakistan ! <a href="https://t.co/S7PUfBV9ak">https://t.co/S7PUfBV9ak</a></p>
&mdash; Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) <a href="https://twitter.com/GFarooqi/status/962412837321805824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Yes! We <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistani</a> women get our periods too! Every month we bleed, it&#39;s simple biology.<br />
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I condemn the ban on <a href="https://twitter.com/PadManTheFilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PadManTheFilm</a> in Pakistan!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IAmPadman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IAmPadman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Padman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Padman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnBan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnBan</a> <a href="https://t.co/mnrNLJkROC">pic.twitter.com/mnrNLJkROC</a></p>
&mdash; The Lodhi (@AnnamL0dhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnamL0dhi/status/962231453839962114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Banning padman in Pakistan just shows how we havent mentally progressed as a nation. Utterly disappointing.</p>
&mdash; Amna Mazhar (@ozilinaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ozilinaa/status/962365366440792064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Those banning should know this &ldquo;taboo&rdquo; topic is the reason they are alive. No menstration means no fertility. No fertility 4 means no babies. Banners were babies 2 na. Nature se bhi panga. Leh. Apas ki baat. ???? Misogyny much? &lsquo;PadMan&rsquo; banned in Pakistan <a href="https://t.co/ANkxyt194i">https://t.co/ANkxyt194i</a></p>
&mdash; Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) <a href="https://twitter.com/NJLahori/status/962476125187436544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Some men also showed support:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Movies like jism 2 can be shown in Pakistan cinemas but Padman is banned. What a shame it is. Its fine to show half naked women and highly intimidated scenes in movies but a movie based on real issues and everyone loses their minds.<br />
HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY!</p>
&mdash; T. (@Crushkacrush) <a href="https://twitter.com/Crushkacrush/status/962705139923668992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">1 out of 3 women r died because of cultural taboo. Remaining are victim of nutrition and various virus and cancers.most popular is breast and ovarian cancer but still in pakistan, movie like padman is banned.women in centre r aware what abt 60%in rural areas? <a href="https://twitter.com/saifsamejo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saifsamejo</a></p>
&mdash; Ali aamir siming (@AamirSiming) <a href="https://twitter.com/AamirSiming/status/962315106536259584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>As of right now, the film has not been previewed by the&nbsp;Central Board of Film Censors of Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The decision to issue an NOC by the Ministry of Information Broadcasting National History and Literary Heritage is yet to be taken on the release of a foreign feature film &quot;Padman&quot; as the film has not yet been pre-viewed by the Central Board of Film Censors. <a href="https://t.co/NExGsWGV8M">pic.twitter.com/NExGsWGV8M</a></p>
&mdash; Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) <a href="https://twitter.com/pid_gov/status/962591498213699585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Speaking on the issue, the director of &quot;PadMan&quot;, R Balki said,&nbsp; &quot;It is shame that a film that endeavours to eradicate the stigma towards menstrual hygiene is being seen in this negative light.&quot;</p>

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The women took to Twitter to question the reason behind banning PadMan film in Pakistan

Akshay Kumar starrer "PadMan" released countrywide in India on February 9 amid rave reviews from all corners. While the film has managed to pull the audience to the theatres, it has been banned in the neighbouring country, Pakistan. Also Read: PadMan review: Akshay Kumar's film is warm, relevant and serves its purpose Ever since the ban, women of Pakistan have taken to Twitter to condemn it and ask for a release of the film as it deals with a socially relevant issue and has nothing controversial in it. Many women have been questioning the intent of the ban with support from some men too. This is what Twitter users are writing: Dear Sir, the film #Padman has been released internationally. Your decision-making is embarrassingly slow. Why should a film about menstrual hygein & cheap sanitary napkins denied a release or delayed? Pakistan deserves to become a part of this conversation on reproductive health https://t.co/tTzZTDvIg7 — Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) February 11, 2018 × Yes, Pakistani Women menstruate too. I support #Padman and menstrual hygiene. Ban on @PadManTheFilm in Pakistan is senseless. Release it now. pic.twitter.com/KpsTL6Rc3a — Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) February 10, 2018 × Banning PadMan in Pakistan is another one of those illogical things that simply affect the business of cinemas in Pakistan. Menstruation is a fact of life, and bringing it to mainstream consciousness is neither immoral nor un-Islamic. — Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) February 10, 2018 × "Against our traditions & culture" Oh well, coz women don't menstruate here... What stupid people sitting at Censor Board ! #PadMan must be allowed in Pakistan ! https://t.co/S7PUfBV9ak — Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) February 10, 2018 × Dear Censor Board of Pakistan Yes! We #Pakistani women get our periods too! Every month we bleed, it's simple biology. I condemn the ban on @PadManTheFilm in Pakistan!#IAmPadman #Padman #UnBan pic.twitter.com/mnrNLJkROC — The Lodhi (@AnnamL0dhi) February 10, 2018 × Banning padman in Pakistan just shows how we havent mentally progressed as a nation. Utterly disappointing. — Amna Mazhar (@ozilinaa) February 10, 2018 × Those banning should know this “taboo” topic is the reason they are alive. No menstration means no fertility. No fertility 4 means no babies. Banners were babies 2 na. Nature se bhi panga. Leh. Apas ki baat. ???? Misogyny much? ‘PadMan’ banned in Pakistan https://t.co/ANkxyt194i — Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) February 10, 2018 × Some men also showed support: Movies like jism 2 can be shown in Pakistan cinemas but Padman is banned. What a shame it is. Its fine to show half naked women and highly intimidated scenes in movies but a movie based on real issues and everyone loses their minds. HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY! — T. (@Crushkacrush) February 11, 2018 × 1 out of 3 women r died because of cultural taboo. Remaining are victim of nutrition and various virus and cancers.most popular is breast and ovarian cancer but still in pakistan, movie like padman is banned.women in centre r aware what abt 60%in rural areas? @saifsamejo — Ali aamir siming (@AamirSiming) February 10, 2018 × As of right now, the film has not been previewed by the Central Board of Film Censors of Pakistan. The decision to issue an NOC by the Ministry of Information Broadcasting National History and Literary Heritage is yet to be taken on the release of a foreign feature film "Padman" as the film has not yet been pre-viewed by the Central Board of Film Censors. pic.twitter.com/NExGsWGV8M — Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) February 11, 2018 × Speaking on the issue, the director of "PadMan", R Balki said, "It is shame that a film that endeavours to eradicate the stigma towards menstrual hygiene is being seen in this negative light."

Pakistani women demand 'PadMan' release, say 'We bleed too'

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