For millions of girls living in poverty, starting their period - TopicsExpress



          

For millions of girls living in poverty, starting their period could mean ending their education. When girls do not have access to cheap sanitary supplies, or a safe, private bathroom, they can miss up to 20% of the school year. That’s a week of school each month. Additionally, some cultural norms prohibit girls and women from being in contact with other people while menstruating. Both scenarios significantly set girls back in school, and many drop out entirely, ultimately enhancing the risk of continuing the cycle of poverty for herself and her family. msnbc/msnbc/helping-women-through-clean-water-and-sanitation
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:00:01 +0000

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