A non-governmental organisation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has called for stronger action to address period stigma and poor access to menstrual hygiene products, warning that the challenges continue to keep many girls out of school.
The organisation made the call ahead of this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed globally every 28 May to promote awareness about menstrual health and hygiene.
This year’s campaign theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” focuses on improving access to menstrual products, health services and menstrual health information, while tackling stigma and discrimination linked to menstruation.
Menstrual stigma persists
The call comes amid growing concerns over menstrual health challenges affecting girls and women across Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities where sanitary products remain unaffordable for many families.
