Policymakers

Audience: National Assembly Members, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Education, State Governors, Development Partners 📍 Context: Menstrual health intersects with health, gender equality, education, sanitation, and economic development. Yet, in Nigeria, menstrual health is underfunded, understudied, and under-prioritized. 🧾 Policy Problems: 🎯 Policy Recommendations: 📣 Call to Action: Nigeria has committed […]

Across Nigeria, menstruation is costing girls their education, dignity, and voice. It’s not because menstruation is shameful—it’s because society makes it so. And while civil society works tirelessly to shift attitudes, policy remains the most powerful tool for transformation. 🚨 The Reality 🧭 Policy: The Missing Piece Nigeria has national gender policies, WASH strategies, and