Menstrual Hygiene
Gender inequality, discriminatory social norms, cultural norms, poverty, and lack of basic services like toilets and safe sanitary products can all cause menstrual health and hygiene needs to go unmet.
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The Silent Struggle Of Forced Early Marriage
In many rural communities across Uganda and beyond, childhood is cut short not by natural progression, but by the weight of culture, poverty and silence.
The Day Amina Stopped Going to School
At 1000 Hugs Foundation, we believe no girl should ever have to choose between her dignity and her education. We meet girls like Amina every day, we listen, we hug and we act.
The Silent Cry: The Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze on Uganda’s Girl Child
Amidst Uganda’s vast landscapes—where the Nile weaves through fertile valleys and echoes of hope ripple across verdant hills—a disturbing silence has fallen. This silence does not signify peace, but rather a halt in progress and a deepening crisis for vulnerable populations.
Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in Uganda
In Uganda, cultural norms, stigma, and lack of comprehensive sex education contribute to the challenges in accessing SRHR services. Many young people lack accurate information about their sexual health, leading to misconceptions and risky behaviors.
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Uganda
In Uganda, menstruation is often shrouded in taboo, leading to misinformation and shame. Many girls lack access to affordable sanitary products, clean water, and private sanitation facilities, making it difficult to manage their periods safely and with dignity.
