And they were telling me that they don’t even use underwear,” Freweini told VOA. Two out of every five girls have been forced to miss school during their periods, with many eventually leaving school. Women and girls, she found, were being shamed by their community during their menstruation. Dignity Period has recorded a 24 percent increase in attendance by girls in schools where they offer services. But it’s the whole timing issue,” Freweini told VOA.

Source: Ethiopian News December 22, 2019 23:03 UTC