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.
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.