In an academic year which consists of nine months, a girl loses 39 learning days translating to six weeks of learning time. As the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day, under the theme ‘Periods in Pandemic’, factors such as poverty still contributes largely to the number of girls who cannot access sanitary pads. Accessing food, contraceptives and basic menstrual hygiene products remains a big challenge in the slum. However, the country has made big strides regarding girls' menstrual hygiene and the stigmatization especially in schools and rural areas. Periods don’t stop for pandemics - it’s every girl’s right to manage her period safely and with dignity.

Source: Standard Digital May 28, 2020 09:11 UTC