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24 - 25 May Africa Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health

The African Coalition on Menstrual Health  (ACMH) and UNFPA East and Southern Africa have announced that the Africa Coalition Symposium on Menstrual Health, which will be held from 24-25 May 2023  from 1.30 – 5pm South Africa time virtually. The theme for this year is “Achieving menstrual justice through a grassroots and multisectoral approach.”

As the virtual follow-up of the previous symposium held in May 2021 in Johannesburg, the symposium will track the progress made thus far against the Call to Action in 2021. The symposium will be guided by panels of high-level leaders and champions, academicians, community-led developers, innovators, young leaders and private sectors among many others during the two-day conversations dedicated to menstrual health.

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Registration is limited. You can also join via Youtube once the event starts.>> Youtube livestream

21-29 May Tanzania National Coalition activities

1

Press release – a call to action

 21st May 2023

One week before the MH Day a press release will be made via the MoH Digital Media platform and will be picked up by Coalition Members and influencers

2.      

A one-week media engagement

From 21st -28th May, 2023

A talking note will be prepared to guide the speakers, a list of speakers will be drawn from MHH members at least 20 members, and a Media house with broad coverage/reach will be chosen. Free media services-Presentation will be made and if possible video and radio sports

3.      

Launching of sanitary pads vending machine

26th May 2023

The launching will be done by the Minister of Health on this day as it will be a working day where all the students will be readily available at Bunge Secondary School

4.      

To conduct National Dialogue on MHH, which will involve senior national-level officials

28th May 2023

The dialogue will involve key speakers from MoH, PORALG, MoFP, MoA, MoCDG and the Chair of each Pillar while the participants will be all the MHH members (250) and representatives from Ministries (100) and Institutions (TMDA, TBS, TRA, NIMR, IHI)

5.      

Launching of OKY App for Tanzania Girls developed by UNICEF.

28th May 2023

The launching will be done by Hon Minister for Health on MH Day after giving her speech prior to National Dialogue. It is a period-tracking app tailored for girls in Tanzania. The displays of App will be provided during the dialogue session.

6.      

Diagnostics and medical Consultation on Menstrual Cramps. To celebrate the commemoration by offering management to women and girls with menstrual challenges.

28th May 2023

Specialized health personnel will be involved and women and girls with challenges can consult them. At least 20 health personnel will be involved each of whom will attend 50 clients making a total of 1000.A special avenue to allow privacy has to be decided

7.      

TOT to Matrons on Menstrual Cramp First Aid service to school girls from 8  district councils in Dodoma Region.

29th May 2023

At least 3 health teachers in primary of each council will be chosen to attend a one-day training. The facilitators will be the specialized health personnel who were involved in attending women and girls with challenges in MH Day TOTs will also be invited to attend the dialogue

8.      

Conduct Annual General Meeting – AGM of Tanzania MHH Coalition

29 May 2023

The meeting will be attended by Coalition Members with the agenda of reviewing the previously agreed actions.

31 May - The power of collective action on MHH by GMC and MH Hub

A vibrant community of menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) networks are working tirelessly to make menstrual equity a reality in their regions and countries. The Global Menstrual Collective (GMC) and  MH Hub are bringing together powerful networks from Africa, the Pacific, South Asia, and beyond to learn from the collective experience of Tanzania, East Africa and Nepal feat. a special guest for reflections.

Together we believe that joint advocacy, evidence-generation, and cross-learning can strengthen a global movement for MHH for all!

Join us for our first fireside chat on 31 May, 2023.
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Events organised by the Menstrual Hygiene Day partners

To help address the negative impacts caused by child marriage and provide comprehensive education on menstrual health and hygiene, the Indonesian Ministry of Child and Women Protection, supported by the AMPL Network , will organize a joint campaign for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 with the theme “We are committed to the fulfilment of children’s rights […]

The Colombian Association of Endometriosis and Infertility- ASOCOEN, is pleased to invite you to this educational and awareness-raising space within the framework of the international month to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual health and dignity and awareness about chronic pelvic pain and its impact on female health. Free event, limited seats.

On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, we will be hosting an in-depth workshop for girls from low-income homes. The focus of this event is on menstrual hygiene, reusable pad training, sexual and reproductive health education, and alleviating period poverty. It is our belief that every young girl should have access to the knowledge and […]

We will be holding a one-day press conference/stakeholder interaction with the relevant stakeholders and other interested parties on the need to make sanitary pads compulsory in all rest rooms in public facilities. Government will also be encouraged to make sanitary pads accessible for girls in High schools throughout the state. After which we will visit […]

Introduction: The International Menstrual Health Day is observed every year on May 28th to create awareness and break the silence around menstrual hygiene management. The day provides an opportunity to promote good menstrual hygiene practices, reduce stigmas, and ensure access to menstrual products and services for all. The theme for 2023 is “Empowering Women and […]

#WeAreCommitted to supporting girls and women with the challenges they face every month just because they menstruate. We aim to #EndPeriodStigma by getting people talking in the community and learning that periods are not just ‘women’s business’ but ‘everyone’s business’. Our Menstrual Health Day event will take place on Saturday June 3rd. Schools and community […]

A tea party to to celebrate sisterhood and women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day.