#Men4Women initiative seeks to break taboos surrounding menstruation in South Sudan

An initiative seeking to create open conversations around menstruation in young girls is advocating for policies that make sanitary hygiene products more accessible to girls. 

‘Men4women,’ a joint collaboration by the ‘I am Peace’ organization and the Okay Africa Foundation calls for tax exemptions on sanitary towels and inclusion of the costs of the hygiene products in school fees. 

The campaign also involves school visits, distribution of sanitary towels and conversations with boys about menses. 

Data Emanuel Gordon from the Okay Africa Foundation and Samuel Lupai Kenyi from ‘I am Peace’ sat down for a candid conversation with Irene Lasu.