Words by Georgina Mabezere Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) refers to the management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process; some of the materials used during menstruation are reusable pads, disposable sanitary...
Words by Kingsley Mathonsi "Being on my period and on lockdown is harder than I expected," says Sindi, a 17 year old young woman as she narrates her story. "I have never been one to talk about my period openly to anyone, m...
Various countries remain under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that many school-going children are likely to be at home. This time could be used effectively to educate them on SRHR issues and to assist them wit...
Menstrual hygiene day (MHD) is an annual awareness day observed on 28 May to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management. The day aims to bring together government, non-governmental organisations, individual...
Nyararai Magudu is the Executive Director and Founder of Girl Child Rights. He is the SRAN Ambassador and Convener of the Sub Regional Hub on SRHR covering Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. He is a ...
Magdaline Majuma is a passionate Kenyan individual with a keen interest in equality and a believer of giving power to young women and girls to tell their stories and speak up for themselves. She is a community development...
Thokozile Sewela Nhlumayo is a politician from South Africa who believes in equality and justness in Africa. She currently holds office as the Executive Secretary of the International Youth Parliament. She is an appointed...
The aim of the Sanitary Dignity Framework is to promote sanitary dignity and to provide norms and standards in respect of the provision of sanitary products to indigent persons and girls (disaggregated by disability). It furt...
Gender inequality, extreme poverty, humanitarian crises and harmful traditions can all turn menstruation into a time of deprivation and stigma. This is true for women and girls, as well as for transgender men and nonbinary pe...
