Stigma of Menstruation; Education for Child Brides, Pregnant Girls
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A Kenyan lawmaker speaks out against stigma associated with menstruation, which the U.N. says keeps 1 in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa out of school. And, host Mkamiti Kibayasi speaks with gynecologist Dr. Asma’u Mu’azu Mohammed about the importance of affordable, chemical-free sanitary pads for girls.
Also, in Mozambique, USAID helps 200,000 girls, forced to leave school due to pregnancy or forced marriages, get a basic education.