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Symposium to take stock of progress on menstrual health in Africa
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Symposium to take stock of progress on menstrual health in Africa

Around 5000 participants from Africa and worldwide are expected to gather to track progress on menstrual health on the continent since the first Call to Action was made at the African Menstrual Health Symposium in Johannesburg in 2018. A follow-up event, the African Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health, will be held virtually from 25 to 27...

Innovative Smart Bag redefines menstruation management for refugee girls in Uganda
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Innovative Smart Bag redefines menstruation management for refugee girls in Uganda

KYAKA II REFUGEE SETTLEMENT/KAMPALA, Uganda—In Uganda, menstruation management presents a daunting challenge for so many adolescent girls and women. The inability to adequately manage their periods means they often choose to forego school and stay at home for several days each month, according to a study on menstrual health management in Uganda by the International...

Save The Date: Africa Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health
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Save The Date: Africa Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health

The African Coalition on Menstrual Health Management (ACMHM) and UNFPA East and Southern Africa invites you to the Africa Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health, which will be held virtually from 25 to 27 May 2021. The event will take on a rights-based approach to menstrual health and will cover multi-sectoral dimensions that will ultimately contribute...