IT’S TIME TO TREAT MENSTRUAL HEALTH AS A HUMAN RIGHT!
Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet here we are, still forced to deal with the stigma rooted in centuries of misinformation and shame. Despite being a universal experience for half the population, there has been very little progress in addressing menstrual health as a core part of human rights. Women across the world continue […]
Child Marriage as a Challenge in Nigeria
Yerima, a former governor and senator, allegedly married an Egyptian child in 2009 by paying $100,000 in dowry. Thirteen years later, in 2022, he sought to run for president under the incumbent party in the largest democracy in Africa. When questioned about his past actions on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he defended himself, claiming he had […]
Menstrual Health Myths and Self-Care Practices
If I came to you and asked you, “What do you understand the term menstrual health and hygiene to be?” Would you say it is access to safe and sanitary menstrual health products? Or the total well-being of an individual who goes through menstrual cycles? If your answer was one or both of these, you […]
Gender Dynamics in Nigeria’s Family Planning Policies: Implications for SRHR
Family planning (FP) refers to the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children, and the spacing and timing of their births through the use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility. Nigeria’s family planning (FP) policies primarily position contraception as a woman’s responsibility, sidelining male involvement. A […]
The Role of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management in Achieving the SDGs
Introduction: Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management in Africa Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), as defined by the WHO and UNICEF joint monitoring program, encompasses the access to and availability of clean menstrual products for collecting menstrual blood, decent privacy for changing materials, access to clean water and soap for washing the body as needed, and safe and […]
SAFE SEX; A VITAL COMPONENT OF SELF-CARE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH
Introduction In our world today, the concept of health is evolving beyond merely the absence of disease. Holistic health, which encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, is gaining recognition as a more comprehensive approach to wellness. At the heart of holistic health is self-care, a practice that involves taking deliberate actions to nurture and […]
Period poverty in Africa; The way forward!
Period poverty in Africa; The way forward!
The Importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for 21st-Century African Youths
Every day, we hear stories around us and on the internet about the unfortunate consequences that befall young people due to the wrong decisions they make regarding their sexual health. These mishaps range from being in toxic or abusive relationships to rape cases and even death. Studies have shown that these negative outcomes, including sexually […]
Sextortion: The New Normal
In recent times, it has become normal to find leaked private videos or pictures of people on the internet. Content is king, they say, and the desire to troll, trend, be favoured by the algorithm, and make money is gradually eliminating humanity and consideration for each other. What is Sextortion? Sextortion is the short term […]
International Women’s Day 2024
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, the theme “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” resonates deeply, particularly in the context of Africa. Across the continent, African women are reclaiming their voices, rewriting the narrative, challenging stereotypes, and driving positive change in their communities and beyond. Despite facing various challenges, from systemic gender inequality to […]
Young Learners – International Women’s Day Workshop
The 2022 International Women’s day Workshop convened 300 young girls and women from local communities, internally displaced person camps, women-led CSOs, religious organisations, and schools. These participants were empowered and educated with skills in personal development, leadership, ICT, and making reusable pads.
My Body, My Future – Army Day Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
My Body, My Future Army Day Secondary School project empowered 115 young girls of the school with in-depth, comprehensive sexuality education, which is vital for young people to reach their full potential. The participants also received 1-1 counseling sessions and free menstrual hygiene products.
