Menstruation, a normal and necessary biological function for women, is frequently stigmatized in society. Girls’ education and development can be hampered and their health can suffer from inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and information.

Through its #40in4Campaign, #SocietyForYouth is committed to eradicating the stigma associated with menstruation and equipping girls with the knowledge and tools they need to appropriately manage their menstrual hygiene. An open discussion that encouraged students to share their menstrual experiences and worries got the session started. They were then given comprehensive and reliable information about hygiene practices that were crucial for their health. A variety of menstruation-related subjects, including the menstrual cycle, menstrual hygiene products, and the importance of maintaining good menstrual hygiene, were covered at the #YouthMenstrualHealth session.

Lack of knowledge about (MHM) is a serious problem that needs to be addressed if we want to improve girls’ health and wellbeing. inclusion of #YouthMenstrualHealth sessions in schools is a significant step towards promoting MHM education.

Thank you to Principal Ma’am Maryam for her support in helping us raise awareness around menstrual health. Thank you to SFY leader Zainab Hamayun for leading these critical and sensitive conversations.