Tokyo's Adachi Ward To Give Out Sanitary Products
Tokyo's Adachi Ward will distribute free sanitary products to female residents who are facing economic hardship.
An increasing number of women around the world are unable to buy hygiene products due to poverty.
Tokyo's Toshima Ward has already started a similar program in an effort to address what is called "period poverty."
Adachi's Ward assembly discussed ways to support those who are in need, and decided to follow suit.
Five hundred packs of sanitary products that have been stocked for emergency use will be donated.
Each pack contains 43 products. They will be distributed by female staff.
Ward official Taguchi Hitomi says sanitary products are essential for women, and she hopes the free items will help those who are being affected economically by the pandemic.