Tag #Period Poverty

What is the immediate impact of Nasarawa State's proposed bill on girls' education, given Nigeria's high out-of-school rate?

Nasarawa State's House of Assembly is considering a bill to provide free menstrual hygiene products to girls in public schools. This addresses the significant issue of girls missing school due to menstruation, impacting Nigeria's high out-of-school rate (15% globally, 7.6 million girls in Nigeria). The bill, sponsored by the state's first female assembly member, aims to reduce stigma and improve school attendance.