Plan International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has stressed the need to eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation.
Representative of the NGO, Helen Idiong, said this is vital for the well-being of women.
She made this known in Abuja while speaking as one of the stakeholders at a National Dialogue on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) in Nigeria with the theme ‘Accelerating Efforts for Eradicating Menstrual Poverty’ on Thursday.
Idiong explained that addressing “issues around taboo and not speaking about menstruation is one of those things that are key toward the fight to allow girls to have their rights and dignity.”
Other partners, including WaterAid, UNESCO, UNFPA and Population Services Nigeria, made commitments to tackle the challenges women and girls face during the monthly period.
The dialogue was organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with stakeholders to enhance menstrual hygiene among women and girls.
In his remarks, the director overseeing the Permanent Secretary’s office, Francis Adebisi, said the parley would enable the ministry to reflect on the challenges and experiences women and girls go through during the monthly circle.
He also raised awareness on the need to put more effort into tackling MHHM, saying, “This gathering is therefore aimed at raising awareness on what can be done and to redouble our efforts as individuals, policymakers, MDAs and other stakeholders toward addressing menstrual hygiene.
”Let’s expand on it and focus too on others issues around menstruation discussed like access to sanitary pad for adolescents.”
Co-chair of the event, Elizabeth Jieyol, said that there is a road map that will guide the course of action.
“Each perspective shared, every idea presented and every commitment made will contribute to the roadmap that will guide our collective efforts,” she assured.
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