From Blood Tax to Bold Reform: Nepal’s Menstrual Justice Win

Описание: From Blood Tax to Bold Reform: Nepal’s Menstrual Justice Win

In a landmark decision, Nepal’s Supreme Court abolished all taxes on sanitary pads—a move that will make pads up to 18% cheaper and boost domestic production.
This wasn’t a top-down reform. It was sparked by two law students (‪@shreenanepal-guddu3750‬ and ‪@abhyudaybhetwal4864‬) who filed a written petition in 2021, demanding that menstrual products be treated like medicines or contraceptives—not taxed like luxury goods.

The Court agreed. It cited constitutional protections under Articles 16, 18, and 38, affirming that menstrual hygiene is a basic necessity.

Why it matters:
213 million pads were imported last year, generating Rs251 million in tax revenue
That revenue came at the cost of school attendance, workplace productivity, and public health
The ruling mandates free distribution programs, especially in remote and disadvantaged communities

This is more than fiscal reform—it’s feminist justice. It’s a message to the world: Periods deserve dignity, not penalties.

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