Rwanda: Renewed Push to Make Sanitary Pads More Affordable

On May 28, Menstrual Day is observed globally. The awareness day serves to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management and benefit women and girls worldwide.

As a way to make sanitary pads affordable and accessible, the government removed Value Added Tax in December. However, the price remained unchanged and increased in some cases.

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