Education
Free sanitary pads for pupils in Kailahun
- Location
- Kailahun District
- Event
- 24 January 2025
- Published
The First Lady launched the distribution of free sanitary pads in Kailahun District on 24 January 2025.
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Supporting pupils at school
The distribution helped schoolgirls get menstrual products. The visit also included shoes for schoolboys and encouraged boys to take part in conversations about menstrual health and mutual respect.
Making room for open conversations
The visit sought to reduce the stigma around menstruation that can make girls feel unsupported at school. The First Lady encouraged schools to involve boys in discussions about hygiene, respect and the prevention of gender-based violence. The distribution was intended to help girls stay in school during their periods.
