Half number of girls, women do not include sanitary napkins in household expenditures

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Colombo, March 10 (Daily Mirror) - Due to the affordability of sanitary napkins half the number of girls and women in Sri Lanka do not include sanitary napkins in their household expenditures, the Advocata Institute said.

They said the affordability of sanitary napkins and its significant impact on the welfare of girls and women in Sri Lanka has become more pronounced in recent years.

This is particularly evident due to the decline in their purchasing powers stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis.

Approximately 4 million Sri Lankans have descended into poverty since 2019, making the total number of Sri Lankans living in poverty approximately 7 million.

Therefore, it is necessary to examine the ramifications of the lack of affordability of sanitary napkins which has been worsened by the imposition of high taxes on sanitary napkins.

Assuming a woman's menstrual cycle lasts five days with a requirement of four sanitary napkins per day, a menstruating woman in Sri Lanka would typically spend Rs.375 per period if a user opts for the cheapest choice available. That is an annual expenditure of Rs.4,500.

"The Advocata Institute conducted an analysis utilizing the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) to calculate Sri Lanka's absolute household period poverty rate, aiming to understand the accessibility of sanitary napkins for menstruating Sri Lankan girls and women. Our findings reveal that in 2016, the absolute household period poverty rate stood at approximately 50%.

"The absolute household period poverty rate has decreased to around 40%, indicating an improvement. These figures however reflect the situation prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis with extremely high inflation which significantly diminished purchasing power," Advocata said.

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Lakmali Sunday, 10 March 2024 12:33 PM

The govt is still tackling the overall economy to bring it under control. Once they accomplish that they can address the smaller issues like this and many others.

Lk Sunday, 10 March 2024 12:44 PM

When people don't have money to buy food what do you expect ? Priority is given to those important things . We hope SJB will do something for this problem

ANTON Sunday, 10 March 2024 01:14 PM

WHY CANT THER WEAR "AMUDE" ,USING OLD CLOTHES , LIKE OUR OLDER GENERATION USED TO WEAR THOSE DAYS.

ERAN Wicks Sunday, 10 March 2024 01:40 PM

Advocata cannot say? Who is the person who said.

Grace Sunday, 10 March 2024 03:14 PM

Many women and girls do not know what is Sanitary napkin.

Ranil the great Sunday, 10 March 2024 03:18 PM

In 2048, All women will use, Feminine Hygiene products.

Sad but true! Sunday, 10 March 2024 06:00 PM

Will somebody appeal to the IMF or donor for help?

Gomapalage Nandawathie Monday, 11 March 2024 10:37 AM

Sanitary items can be used by Politicians and their families only! Other are NOT allowed as they need to save money for Pin Trips, to pay Pin Padi while eating Pin Bath for 225!

Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 12 March 2024 01:50 AM

Send a request to Sajithwho is distributing free pads.

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Half number of girls, women do not include sanitary napkins in household expenditures

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