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To mark the day of menstrual hygiene of 2025, UNICEF has urged greater efforts to ensure that teenage girls have access to education and menstrual structures for hygiene.
Speaking during an awareness session at the Secondary School of the Government girls, Lambu, in the area of the local government of Tofa, Stella Okafor-terver, the water of the water, hygienic-sanitary services and hygiene (Wash), stressed that adequate menstrual hygiene is vital for the health, education and general well-being of girls.
Okafor-Terver has highlighted the need for a coordinated approach involving the government, civil society and other parties interested to provide girls with the knowledge, materials and infrastructures necessary for a safe and dignified menstruation management.
“The beginning of menstruation should be a source of pride, not ashamed. Menstruation is a natural and healthy process, not an illness,” he said. He also encouraged girls who live delayed menstruation beyond the age scheduled to ask for medical advice through their parents or guardians.
He also underlined the importance of breaking the menstrual stigma and invited governments, religious leaders and male community members to actively support girls, guaranteeing access to health products and structures suitable for the period in schools and public spaces.
“Menstruation should never be a barrier for the education, health care or future opportunities of a girl,” added Okafor-Terver.
In support of the campaign, the traditional sovereign of the Lambu community, Dagachi Muhammed Wambai, reiterated that Islam considers menstruation as a natural process and condemned any form of discrimination related to it.
“In our community, we support our girls and provide them with adequate education. There is no shame in menstruation: it is part of life,” he said.
Sadiya Ahmad, principal of the secondary school of government girls, Lambu, observed that the school plays an active role in supporting its students by providing free health bearings and promoting awareness of menstrual hygiene.
“We always keep at least 100 packs of health bearings in stock. Our students are encouraged to use them and we assure us that they receive the right education of hygiene,” he said.
