Deputy minister of health and social services, Esther Muinjangue says statistics shows that many girls stay out of school when on their menstrual cycle because of poor toilet facilities.
She said this at the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Origo Primary School in Rehoboth on Tuesday.
Muinjangue said girls become shy and stressed during menstruation and many therefore opt to stay at home if they do not have the right facilities, sanitary products and information to manage their menstruation in a dignified manner. "When girls do not have adequate sanitation facilities, when they face challenges in getting sanitary pads and when they are surrounded by discriminatory social taboos about menstrual cycle, they will continue to be deprived of opportunities to participate freely and comfortably in school, at play or other social activities.
Miss Namibia 2023, Jameela Uiras said there is still a stigma about menstruation when talking about it. Camisha Einbeck, Rehoboth High School 2023 head girl, junior councillor member and reigning Miss RHS urged girls to not feel that menstruation is some sort of burden or punishment. She said it actually shows that females are wonderfully made by God.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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