Japanese politician receives death threats over call for sanitary napkins at public toilets
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 03, 2025, 12:40 IST | Updated: Apr 03, 2025, 12:40 IST
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.
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