Project Description
Year: 2023
Amount: € 2.000,-
Where: Jayapura regency
Internationally, this is called period poverty. This poverty can first of all be seen literally: not all women can easily obtain menstrual products such as sanitary towels and tampons, because they are not available or affordable. This then prevents them from going to school or work when they are menstruating.
But poverty can also occur indirectly: infections can occur due to incorrect use of hygiene products. And one step further, many girls have no knowledge of their menstrual cycle, which prevents unplanned pregnancies. Due to the prevailing taboo, women often do not share their experiences with others.
The Paraparabuku organization sees period poverty as a form of discrimination against women. She is committed to ensuring that every woman in Papua has the tools to stand up for her own well-being and rights. As part of The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign by the United Nations, Paraparabuku organizes a photo exhibition and linked to this various workshops. Hapin provides financial support.
The photo exhibition draws attention to healthy menstruation. Women are portrayed with different background stories. Various workshops and discussion groups will take place linked to this exhibition. First of all, to encourage women to share their experiences with other women. So that there is a direct exchange of knowledge and information and taboos disappear into the background. In addition, workshops are organized to teach women to sew (washable) sanitary towels from fabric themselves. This is not only practical and cheap, but also sustainable.
