Busia County marked menstrual hygiene day on 28 May during which girls noted that lack of sanitary products and menstrual knowledge have made it difficult for them to attend school, during the 3-4 days of menstruation. They also said social norms, misinformation about menstruation, and health factors such as reproductive tract infections (STIs) contribute to their poor performance in school.
At least 102 girls were given sanitary products and taken through the menstruation hygiene process. The girls were also sensitized on GBV – the various forms of GBV and different referral pathways one can follow when they face GBV cases.
The event was facilitated by a CSO partnership between Border Hub, Women Students Welfare Association (WOSWA) and Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development (CCGD) to mark the day at Alupe Primary in Teso South, Busia County.
The partnership seeks to contribute to the creation of safe spaces for structured conversations and support for the girls with menstrual products.
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