Dear Government, please prioritise our women.

 Our Government has failed our Namibian women. 

''I wish the distribution of free pads could be given more attention, like the distribution of condoms,'' says Cathy Mabuku , an 18-year-old girl from Eenhana. Our Government surely does have funds but does it have the focus? Why does it spend millions on free condoms but not a single cent on free menstrual products? Many of our Namibian daughters grow up with a single male guardian and do not feel comfortable asking for sanitary products. Why can't those who sit in power prioritise period poverty when they so freely distribute tax funds into Government services at the federal, state, and local levels. 

As stated in The Namibian the Minister of Health and Social Services says that 8.4 million condoms are enough to satisfy the needs of Namibians for three months. The government does a great job of investing millions into the sexual needs of our people, but what about the needs of our struggling women? The fraction of women who can afford to buy menstrual products spend N$100 000 on sanitary pads annually. Coming from a critical thinker does the government then really cater to the needs of its people or do they just want to spend less money on them. The use of condoms not only prevents STDs but also lowers the pregnancy rate in our country and regulates population growth.

Hmm, a lot of thoughts and opinions are expressed in this post. Go sit on your balcony and reflect on all this then share your thoughts as well as this post with your friends!

Till next time👋

 

 Reference:

 https://www.namibian.com.na