2025-05-28
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The Social Affairs Bureau noted that due to limited resources and economic constraints, some women in Africa are unable to afford disposable menstrual pads. In response, the empowered young women participated in an initiative to send cloth menstrual pads to these communities, aiming to improve their quality of life. These cloth pads are reusable, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection. Moving forward, these young women will also utilize AI tools to create digital picture books centered on the theme of menstrual equity, showcasing both their awareness of gender equality and the outcomes of their STEM learning.
The Social Affairs Bureau has also launched the “Assisting Disadvantaged Women and Families in Eliminating Period Poverty” initiative, fostering a gender-friendly society through education, technology, and practical action. In addition to social welfare service centers, menstrual products are also made available at designated locations in junior high and elementary schools, MRT stations, and gender-friendly stores. To further improve access to menstrual products for underprivileged women, eight Women’s and New Immigrant Empowerment Centers proactively provide menstrual pads during home visits to families facing special circumstances. They also offer guidance and support on proper usage, with over 1,000 instances of distribution to date. These efforts support the realization of SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality and Empowerment of All Women and Girls), while also contributing to the development of a low-carbon city.
