Ms. Ama Adwubi Asafu-Adjaye, the Atwima Mponua District Education Director, made the appeal during a Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration organized by the Directorate at Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region.

She said as key stakeholders in the upbringing of children, community members had a duty to listen more, teach more, and offer greater support to ensure girls are protected, empowered, and respected in society.
She urged stakeholders to speak up, share accurate information, and work collectively to break the stigma surrounding menstruation.

The District Director highlighted the need for access to clean and safe toilet and water facilities, as well as the availability and affordability of sanitary products, to help prevent girls from missing school or feeling ashamed during their periods.

“Every girl deserves the right information, the right support, and the right products to manage her period with dignity and confidence,” she stated.

Ms. Asafu-Adjaye encouraged the girls to embrace their menstrual cycles, learn about their bodies, take proper care of themselves, and support one another.

She described menstruation as a natural phase of growth and a symbol of strength, not something to fear or be ashamed of.
She praised the theme for this year’s celebration, “Together for a Period-Friendly World”, as timely and appropriate, noting that many girls still feel uncomfortable discussing menstruation, even though they should be free to speak openly, learn confidently, and act boldly within their communities.

Ms. Margarete Nambu, the District Girls Education Coordinator, encouraged the girls to apply the lessons from the sensitisation programme.
She explained that practicing good menstrual hygiene would help them navigate the challenges associated with menstruation and stay focused on their goals without fear or shame.

Ms. Nambu commended the Amanano Rural Bank in Nyinahin for its generous support for the programme, which included the donation of 1,000 sanitary pads to 1,000 girls selected from basic schools across the district.