| Title | WASH in schools : empowers girls’ education : proceedings of the Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools Virtual Conference 2012 |
| Publication Type | Conference Report |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Sommer, M, Vasquez, E, Worthington, N, Sahin, M |
| Pagination | 36 p.; ill. |
| Date Published | 2012-09-27 |
| Publisher | UNICEF |
| Place Published | New York, NY, USA |
| Keywords | education of women, hygiene, menstruation, personal hygiene |
| Abstract | WASH in Schools (WinS) fosters social inclusion and individual self-respect. By offering an alternative to the stigma and marginalization associated with hygiene issues, it empowers all students – and especially encourages girls and female teachers. In recognition of the positive impact on girls’ school attendance and achievement, initiatives around the world are addressing adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene management (MHM) needs through WinS programming. Such interventions are increasingly implemented in both development and humanitarian emergency contexts. [authors abstract] |
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