生理用品む料設置要求実行委員会

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The Physiological Products Free Installation Demand Implementation Committee, formed in the early 1970s at Tohoku University, emerged as a pivotal voice in Japan's women's liberation movement, advocating for accessible menstrual hygiene resources on campus. Comprising dedicated students and activists, the committee organized protests, petitions, and awareness campaigns from 1973 to 1976, challenging institutional barriers and societal taboos surrounding menstruation. Their efforts not only pressured university administration to implement free sanitary product installations but also contributed to broader discussions on gender equity and reproductive rights in post-war Japan. Documenting this historic struggle, the committee's archival work preserves a vital chapter in feminist history, inspiring ongoing activism for menstrual equity worldwide.