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The 8th Annual Virtual Conference on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Schools provides an opportunity to share the latest research and programming from around the world. The virtual conference is expected to bring together online over 1,000 participants from around the world.

This year’s theme, Innovation in MHM: Putting Girls at the Center, aims to highlight national examples of programs that found new ways to identify and address barriers to safe and dignified MHM for girls in schools. Apart from innovations in products, services and facilities, this also includes novel, inclusive ways to end menstrual stigma and empower girls with knowledge and skills to manage their menstruation.

UPDATE: Recording and presentations can be accessed here: https://www.mhmvirtualconference.com/presenters

https://www.mhmvirtualconference.com/

Join Population Services International, PSI-Europe, The Case for Her and The Global Menstrual Collective for an interactive webinar on why funders and practitioners should invest in a cross-sectoral approach to addressing menstrual health. Through three case studies, our panelists will share best practices and lessons learned by exploring the impact and effectiveness of these programs. The presentations will be followed by a guided discussion with panel members and a Q&A session.

Update: recording and presentation can be accessed here https://www.psi.org/2020/06/making-the-case-for-menstrual-health-lessons-from-the-field/

A few highlights from the panelists 

• “Menstrual health programming and education contributes to a 360 degree approach to looking at the totality of adolescent girls and is incredibly important.” – Kumbirai Chatora, Marketing Director of PSI/Zimbabwe 
• “Managing menstruation is a gender equity issue, and we agree. With access to appropriate menstrual hygiene products we saw an increase in mobility, confidence and participation in social capital building activities” – Audrey Anderson Duckett, COO, Be Girl 
• “Investing in partnership is key to successful integration for MH and the delivery of more comprehensive programming that meets the needs of adolescent girls.” – Thérèse Mahon, Regional Programme Manager South Asia, WaterAid 

For any inquiries, please reach out to Odette Hekster (ohekster@psi.org) and Stephanie Kim (skim@psi.org).

Menstrual Health response to Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa- What have we learned?

Wednesday 27 May at 2:00pm SAST

Hosted & Moderated ByDr Julitta Onabanjo – Acting DeputyExecutive Director (Programme), UNFPA

Update:
Recordings https://youtu.be/1whCftgyh0w

Highlight Report

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WAGGGS will launch a U-Report Poll to learn more about young people’s experiences when it comes to menstruation, particularly given COVID-19.

Here is how to join:

• Search U-Report Global on your Facebook Messenger
• Write and send the letters “MHD” to start the poll
• Answer the questions and make your voice heard!

On 29 May, there will be a girl-led live chatbox to ask questions on the U-Report poll, supported by WASH United. Participation is 100% anonymous.