In Nepal, there have been significant efforts over recent years to improve the situation for girls in schools, such as the “Free Sanitary Pad Initiative” announced by the government in 2019, or also the revision of the national school curriculum to include topics of Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (CSRH) and menstruation from grade 4 to 12.
In today's episode we have asked school student, how effective are these pads? How is Nepal government monitoring “Free Sanitary Pad Initiative" in local level?
Deep-rooted stigma and taboo surrounding menstruation and various forms of social practices and restrictions hinder many girls and women from fully participating in their daily social life during menstruation. Additionally, the lack of access to hygienic products and adequate sanitation poses challenges in safe menstrual hygiene management and in turn these factors lead to millions of girls worldwide missing school during menstruation.
This year, MHMPA is organizing a national event to raise awareness and advocate, but also to review, what effects the initiatives have had and continue to have impact on the lives of girls and women .The national slogan of this year’s celebration is dedicated to the national initiatives around education in schools and thus the slogan is decided as ‘#WeAreCommitted: Dignified Menstruation in Schools’
