Uganda: Men Asked to Support Girls During Menstrual Periods

When Education minister Jessica Alupo was still young, she was supported by her parents, teachers and community members to understand menstruation issues.

Writing in the reader for learners on Understanding and Managing Menstruation, the minister says, "We had books in our school like readers which I used to better understand what menstruation is, why and how it happens".

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