The Kano Concerned Journalists Forum has organized a public sensitization walk to raise awareness on menstrual health and hygiene, while advocating increased support for women and girls’ access to sanitary pads.
The awareness walk, saw participants trek from the Kano State Government House to Premier Radio, Kano.
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The exercise was conducted in partnership with the Rigar Kariya Foundation.
Media practitioners, health advocates, and professionals from various sectors participated in the walk, united in their call for improved menstrual hygiene management and the protection of the dignity of women and girls.
Speaking during the event, the Chairperson of the Kano Concerned Journalists Forum, Hajiya Aisha Ahmad Ahmad Ismail, stressed the need to break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.
“Menstrual health is not a luxury; it is a basic human right,” she said. “Many girls miss school, and many women suffer in silence simply because they cannot access sanitary pads or accurate information about menstrual hygiene.”
According to her, the sensitization walk was aimed at educating the public and encouraging shared responsibility in supporting women and girls.
She further called on government agencies, private organizations, and well-meaning individuals to support initiatives focused on providing sanitary pads and promoting menstrual health awareness.
“Supporting women with sanitary pads is an act of dignity and care. When we support menstrual health, we are supporting education, health, and social inclusion,” she added.
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Participants carried placards bearing messages promoting menstrual hygiene, girl-child support, and the elimination of stigma associated with menstruation.
Organizers described the event as part of ongoing efforts to use media advocacy and community engagement to address public health and social challenges affecting women and girls in Kano State.