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Imagine using old clothing, rags, papers, leaves or grass to soak up menstrual blood. Imagine being humiliated, embarrassed when having your period. These are some of the challenges around 2.1 million South African schoolgirls face. Not being able to afford sanitary pads, many schoolgirls even miss classes. But, a new campaign is aiming to stop the problem #WorthBleedingFor are calling for pads to be made freely available and keep girls in school. Amnesty International Wits kicked the campaign off in Johannesburg. On average, a girl misses approximately 5 days of school per month. This equates to 60 school days a year. Those who can’t face the challenges, drop out of school completely. Others don't want to use school toilets. For fear of being humiliated by boys who see them. Unsanitary alternatives can destroy their chances of having a baby. Campaigners want freely available pads for students and staff around the country. This way, girls can continue their education just like boys. #WorthBleedingFor says pads are a necessity not a luxury. Pads are expensive in the country notably for households earning less than 500 Rands a month. The campaign also wants government to remove taxes from the product. Five years ago, President Jacob Zuma made a promise: He pledged to provide free sanitary pads for poor women. This promise is yet to be fulfilled. Due to a lack of clean water and sanitary toilets in rural areas, Menstruation is a challenge not only in South Africa, But also in sub-Saharan Africa Where 1 in 3 women walk for long distances to use a clean toilet. Access to basic sanitation and pads is a human right Which makes this campaign #WorthBleedingFo