ESTHER BIRUNGI LISTED AS A 2021 MENSTRUAL CHAMPION.
Esther Birungi was listed as one of the 2021 Menstrual Champions by the Ministry of education and Sports during the Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021 celebrations at Hotel Africana. A day that was full of learning experiences, Unpacking the National Theme: “More action and investment in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Now”Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global advocacy platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector, and the media to promote good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for all women and girls.Esther Birungi of Birungi Charities and Imagine Her were recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sports for contributing towards Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management in Uganda. She had this to say,We celebrated #MenstrualHygieneDay2021 today at Hotel Africana where I got recognized as a Menstrual Health Champion. Thank you, Ministry of Education and Sports for my certificate of recognition in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. – @EstherBirungi4The Menstrual Hygiene Day: breaks the silence, raises awareness and changes negative social norms around MHH, and engages decision-makers to increase the political priority and catalyse action for MHH, at global, national, and local levels.As a guardian, how would you feel if it was your daughter that was missing school due to a natural experience like menstruation?” This is why this is not just an issue for women but one for everybody. – @AnneAlanSizomuWorking collectively we shall contribute to Achieving Gender Equality, Ending Menstrual Stigma, and Ending Period Property where every Girl can Drop blood without feeling embarrassed.Photo Credit @baronedgar8