Dignity! Period

Sanitary protection should never be a luxury for women anywhere. But in Zimbabwe, it has become an unaffordable luxury for many women and girls.

The spiralling cost of living and shortage of goods means that women may be forced to take drastic measures to protect themselves during their period - putting them at risk of infection. Lack of access to sanitary protection can also affect their daily lives; women may not be able to go to work during their periods and girls may miss school.

UNISON is re-launching the appeal to support Action for Southern Africa’s (ACTSA) Dignity! Period. campaign which received huge support from UNISON members when it was first launched.

The re-launch is in response to a request from our sister union, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) in Zimbabwe. The campaign aims to supply as many women and girls as possible with sanitary protection. Dignity! Period. has provided the women of Zimbabwe with over 5.5 million sanitary products since the campaign was founded in 2005 but there is more to be done. Get your branch to take action now!• Set up a regular standing order• Make a one-off donation to the campaign• Fundraise and raise awareness of the issues – ACTSA can provide you with posters, leaflets to promote the campaign, and wristbands and pin badges to sell on a sale or return basis.• Buy Bodyform – for every promotional pack bought, Bodyform will pay for a pack to be produced in Zimbabwe.For more information about how to take action visit ACTSA Dignity!Period. campaign or contact Dave Auger at daveauger@wolverhamptonunison.org.uk