Promoting Menstrual Hygiene: Ghana's Commitment to a Period-Friendly World
By RCN Ghana · 28 May 2024
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is a critical social issue that is gaining global attention, aiming to make menstruation a comfortable and dignified experience for adolescent girls and women. Recognizing the importance of this issue, May 28th has been designated as Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated worldwide to foster discussions and improvements in menstrual health. This year's global theme, “Together for a Period-Friendly World,” resonates strongly with Ghana’s national theme, “Imagine a Period-Friendly Ghana.”
To mark this significant day, Resource Centre Network (RCN) joined the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) and partnered with Hope for Africa to host an enlightening session at the Amasaman Cluster of Schools. This event brought together students, teachers, food vendors, community leaders, and local government officials to raise awareness and educate the community on menstrual hygiene management.
Basilia Nanbigne the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS expressed her gratitude to the attendees, particularly appreciating the participation of boys and men. She emphasized that menstruation is a natural biological process and highlighted CONIWAS’s efforts to dispel myths and promote acceptance. A significant achievement she mentioned was the successful advocacy for the removal of taxes on menstrual products in Ghana, making them more accessible and affordable.
Mr. Victor Noi Tawiah, the Municipal Director of Education, reiterated the significance of Menstrual Hygiene Day and the chosen date, correlating with the average menstrual cycle. He cited research showing that providing menstrual hygiene materials increases girls’ school attendance. Tawiah commended the collaboration between the education office and the Assembly, which has led to the construction of girl-friendly latrines in schools, ensuring no girl misses school due to menstruation.
Ms. Cynthia Bansa, the Municipal Planning Officer, highlighted the Assembly’s commitment to menstrual hygien…
To mark this significant day, Resource Centre Network (RCN) joined the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) and partnered with Hope for Africa to host an enlightening session at the Amasaman Cluster of Schools. This event brought together students, teachers, food vendors, community leaders, and local government officials to raise awareness and educate the community on menstrual hygiene management.
Basilia Nanbigne the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS expressed her gratitude to the attendees, particularly appreciating the participation of boys and men. She emphasized that menstruation is a natural biological process and highlighted CONIWAS’s efforts to dispel myths and promote acceptance. A significant achievement she mentioned was the successful advocacy for the removal of taxes on menstrual products in Ghana, making them more accessible and affordable.
Mr. Victor Noi Tawiah, the Municipal Director of Education, reiterated the significance of Menstrual Hygiene Day and the chosen date, correlating with the average menstrual cycle. He cited research showing that providing menstrual hygiene materials increases girls’ school attendance. Tawiah commended the collaboration between the education office and the Assembly, which has led to the construction of girl-friendly latrines in schools, ensuring no girl misses school due to menstruation.
Ms. Cynthia Bansa, the Municipal Planning Officer, highlighted the Assembly’s commitment to menstrual hygien…
