How periods prevent South Sudanese girls from getting an education

Girls and young women without sanitary pads are forced to isolate themselves and miss school during menstruation. When they fall behind in their studies, they often drop out.

South Sudanese girls at school

South Sudanese girls at school Source: Akeer Chut-Deng


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By David Chiengkou, Amy Chien-Yu Wang




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