International Menstrual Hygiene Day - Uganda

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A menstrual cup is a feminine hygiene device which is inserted into the va**na during menstruation. Its purpose is to collect menstrual fluid (blood from uterine lining) and prevent its leaking onto clothes. Menstrual cups are usually made of flexible medical grade silicone, latex, or a thermoplastic isomer. They are shaped like a bell with a stem. The stem is used for insertion and removal. The bell-shaped cup seals against the va**nal wall just below the cervix. Every 4–12 hours (depending on the amount of flow), the cup is removed, emptied, rinsed, and reinserted. After each period, the cup requires cleaning

Such policies should be replicated in our communities
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France Is Rolling Out Free Period Products in High Schools A selected number of French high schools in the Île-de-France region are set to be equipped with free period products to help alleviate period poverty.

Periods don’t stop for pandemics! is taking place entirely online for the first time! There are so many ways to connect girls and advocate for better global menstrual hygiene for ALL women’s and girls. Did you know that the Bfree cup is a safe anti-bacterial and long lasting menstruation cup (No leaks) that comes in all sizes and can last up to 10 years? World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
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A woman has over the years proven to be earth's principle to existence of humanity. Today the world cerebrates their existence and impact they have in nurturing the world. Let's treat them equal.

We shall be training girls on Menstrual Hygiene and management on the 22nd February 2020 during the Youth Jam at Wakiso Secondary School for the Deaf organized by WEtalk Series Uganda. Any partner interested in joining the cause to donate menstrual products kindly contact us.

Join our partners WEtalk Series Uganda in the upcoming Youth Jam on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Kawaala Health Centre 3 starting at 2:00pm.

Oh yeah, the Youth Jam is back
Come listen and be part of the conversation dubbed "Young People and SRHR " MY HUSTLE "..

Our partners WEtalk Series Uganda are requesting every young person to fill in this short survey to collect ideas on creating safe spaces for SRHR. Follow the link; https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QW29FCR

Youth Jam Project survey aims at collecting first-hand information from the young people on their SRHR issues in order to improve safe spaces, service delivery and understand their needs which will be used as evidence in advocating for inclusive health policies in Uganda. Kindly follow the link to fill in this short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QW29FCR

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The first ever is here!!

Are you a change maker,a student or a person with disability passionate about empowering your community inclusively.
Well,here's the chance for you to be part of the first ever to discuss, front and solution ideas to our communities pressing challenges.
DO NOT MISS!!!
Great advocates to share experience with in partnership with Smartup Factory Uganda and Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre.

WE WILL BE LIVE WITH OUR INCLUSION ASPECT OF SIGN LANGUAGE.


Topic: Productive&Healthy Lifestyle.

Do you think that Menstrual Hygiene matters in relation to climate action as we celebrated the International population Day? Share with us your thoughts.

WEtalk Series Uganda is proud to be among the 150 organizations working in 170 countries globally for endorsing the Campaign. At the heart of the campaign's statement is the widespread agreement, for the first time, that removal of barriers to family planning is critically important not only for women and girls but also for environmental conservation and biodiversity. World Population Day started off with the Launch of the campaign's website: https://thrivingtogether.global/

Current estimates of unintended pregnancy around the world suggest that hundreds of millions of women would have fewer children and/or would begin motherhood later in their lives if they faced no barriers to their right to use safe and effective modern contraceptive methods.

Removing these barriers from lack of physical access to social disapproval is a force for environmental conservation that too few in the conservation field currently recognise or harness.

The objectives of the MHM conference include; Providing a forum for stakeholders to reflect on the progress made on promotingMHM and identify existing critical gaps AND Laying strategies for strengthening MHM education, a strategic partnership including resource mobilization, Knowledge sharing and coordination of MHM interventions in the country. Rosette Nanyanzi

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Its time for action! 28th May 2019.
The African Coalition for Menstrual Health Management was established with the aim of sharing experiences and available evidence and coordinating efforts to address menstrual health management issues in Africa. This includes strengthening national efforts to support policy reviews and/or policy development to promote and integrate menstrual health management, strengthening integration and coordination of menstrual health management matters into existing development and humanitarian programmes in areas such as health, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, education, water and sanitation, trade and industry, environment, gender equality, empowerment programmes.
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with only 5 days to the International Menstrual Hygiene and Management day celebrations in Kampala organized by the gender unit at the Ministry of Education and sports and partners.
The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019 "It's Time for Action" not only emphasizes the urgency of this public health issue but also highlights the transformative power of improved menstrual hygiene to empower the world’s women and girls and unlock their economic and educational opportunities. MHM Day brings together non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media, and individuals to advocate for and promote the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).
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More synergies are needed to create awareness on MHM. "Its Time for Action" What are you doing to contribute to the cause in your community?

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GoU in the Second National Development Plan (2016/17-2019/20) committed to supporting MHM including the provision of gender-responsive facilities, the supply of sanitary towels to girls in primary and secondary schools. Indeed, as a sector, we have registered some gains especially with the construction of gender-responsive school facilities. Our partners are equally supporting the education sector to provide sanitation facilities that put into consideration the unique needs of girls and boys, MHM education as well as the provision of sanitary towels in a number of schools. Although we have registered some gains, we still have challenges. These include; low coverage of interventions, inadequate resources, limited capacities among school managers among others.
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"Its Time for Action" What language do you think is appropriate to use while educating on Menstruation?

Why people are mad about the term ‘menstruators’ Inclusive language around periods is not an attack on female bodies

"Poor management of menstruation has implications on the general performance of girls"- Rosette Nanyanzi from Gender Unit, Ministry of Education and Sports.

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Join the campaign to create awareness on Menstruation.
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The inter-School Essay Contest brought to you by Reach A Hand Uganda AFRIpads Foundation and NBS Television with the deadline for submission on 20th May 2019. Don't miss out. "Its time for Action"

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28th May 2019 is the D-day. "Its time for Action"
Plan International Uganda reports that girls without feminine hygiene products miss around 8 days of their education every month; equating to approximately 2 months a year! That is a staggering 11% absence rate which is very difficult for girls to catch up on their studies.

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Did you know? 30% of girls in Uganda are a school dropout which has a detrimental effect on their personal development and economic potential. Ministry of Education and SportsUganda through its gender unit with support from partners is spearheading this year's International Menstrual Hygiene Day on Tuesday 28th 2019.


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This year's theme is "Its time for Action"
Join us this 28th May for the International MHM day celebration organized by the Ministry of Education - Gender Unit and its partners.

The Government of Uganda in 2014 held the first national menstrual hygiene management conference in Kampala. In 2015, Government together with its partners signed a charter committing to promote menstrual hygiene management. In the same year, the Ministry of Education and Sports issued out a circular to all districts, schools and institutions of learning on menstrual hygiene management. The Education and Sports Sector has also conducted capacity building programs for senior women and men teachers on MHM and has developed a training manual to support the training.
Join us this 28th May in Kampala for the International MHM day. AFRIpads UNICEF Uganda World Vision Uganda. WoMena WEtalk Series Uganda Eco-Pads Africa Unipads Uganda Leisa Hirtz Rosette Nanyanzi

To break taboos surrounding menstruation, raise awareness of the importance of good menstrual hygiene management worldwide. Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD, MH Day in short) is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM). In Uganda Ministry of Education Science Technology and Sports Gender unit together with partners will celebrate the International Menstrual Hygiene Day in Kampala. We shall keep you updated.

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