The Girl’s Gate initiative partnered with Resilient Steps Club Foot Alliance to sensitize students with disabilities at Tudun Maliki Special School on the importance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene practices.
INN reports that sanitary pads were distributed to 32 Deaf and Blind students at the school.
In an interview with Inclusive News Network on Wednesday, the Executive Director of Resilient Steps Club Foot Alliance, Amina Abubakar Haruna, said the visit was aimed at raising awareness on the importance of not limiting oneself to the study of special education.
She highlighted the importance of advocating for menstrual hygiene as crucial for promoting overall health and well-being among individuals, including those with disabilities.
According to her, “by incorporating menstrual hygiene awareness and practices into our organisation’s advocacy efforts, we can empower individuals to take charge of their health and break the stigma surrounding menstruation.
She said “providing education and resources on menstrual hygiene can lead to improved hygiene practices, increased confidence, and better overall health outcomes.”
Disclosing next action, Haruna added, “our organisation’s next plans for the school is to teach them reusable pad because most of the persons with disabilities can’t afford sanitary pad.
Resilient Steps Club Foot Alliance is an organisation that addresses gender-based violence on persons with disabilities. It works to raise awareness, provide support services, and advocate for inclusive policies to protect individuals with disabilities. The organisation’s focus is on creating tailored support services that consider the unique needs of individuals with disabilities to address gender violence in the community.