COLOMBO : Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said here that a national program to supply period products to women free of charge is expected to be launched through Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya.
His remarks came during a press briefing on Friday April 09. The awarding ceremony of an art competition organized by Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya in view of the Women’s Day was held at the Office of the Opposition Leader.
Those who were against the SJB’s pledge to provide such products to women and schoolgirls in the country have now acknowledged its importance, however, they have not been able to kick off the initiative, he said further.
Opposition Leader stressed that they will manage the task of making this initiative a national program through Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya.
