How menstruation has caused school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda.

Author: Sabuka Eleanor

Country: Uganda

Source: waterschool.com

Management of menstruation can present substantial challenges to girls in low-income settings. a lack of access to clean water and hygiene tools at home and at school disproportionately affects a girl’s education in Uganda. Girls often dropout of school after Grade 6 because there aren’t private latrines where they can relieve themselves safely or manage their menstrual cycle.

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