While the so-called "physiological poverty", in which menstrual products are not sufficiently available, has become a problem, a civic group in Chiba City, which provides support, has made efforts to distribute sanitary products free of charge in front of the station.
This initiative was carried out by citizen groups in Chiba City to support women facing the so-called "physiological poverty" problem, in which they do not have enough sanitary products due to various factors such as financial hardship. rice field.
At JR Chiba Station, on the 25th, about 50 people, including members of the group, distributed about 2000 menstrual napkins to high school students and office workers on their way home.
We also handed out cards with contact information for supporting citizen groups and NPOs, and called on them to consult immediately if they had any problems.
The 18-year-old female college student who received it said, "I think it is very good to distribute sanitary products that only women have to spend money on."
Yoshiko Kasa, the representative of the citizen group "Hothato", said, "I think it's difficult for people in need to raise their hands, so I'd be happy if there was even one person who felt" saved. " I want to continue my activities to get people to know. "