Adolescents

WHEN PERIODS BECOME A SKIN BATTLE: Why Some Nigerian Women React to Sanitary Pads Sanitary pads arranged for menstrual hygiene as Nigerian women report itching and skin irritation from some products.

Sanitary pads arranged for menstrual hygiene as Nigerian women report itching and skin irritation from some products.

WHEN PERIODS BECOME A SKIN BATTLE: Why Some Nigerian Women React to Sanitary Pads

Hope Ajayi September 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, sanitary pads are an everyday part of menstruation. But...

FG Calls for Action Against Harmful Gender Norms Affecting Adolescents

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Salako speaking at the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit in Abuja

FG Calls for Action Against Harmful Gender Norms Affecting Adolescents

Mirian Gom September 10, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called for stronger action to transform harmful gender norms that...

Listening Before Speaking: What Nigeria’s Youth Taught Me Through the 1.8bn Campaign Agenda for Action foe Adolescents- Nigeria supporting youth advocacy and policy engagement

Agenda for Action foe Adolescents- Nigeria supporting youth advocacy and policy engagement

Listening Before Speaking: What Nigeria’s Youth Taught Me Through the 1.8bn Campaign

Guest Author February 1, 2026

In 2023, I began a journey that changed how I understood my country and its young people....