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Ms Shefalika Tripura
Ms Shefalika Tripura is the executive director of the Khagrapur Mahila Kalyan Samity – Association for wellbeing of women in Khagrapur (KMKS) organisation in the Chittago...
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Nancy Barasa: ‘many girls feel unsafe when collecting water’
‘Many girls from Kibera, a Kenyan slum, feel unsafe when collecting water’, shares Nancy Barasa (21 years).
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Nisha Kumari: taking the lead in abolition of child marriages
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Quazi Robiul Alam
In Bangladesh, menstruation is still a secret matter shrouded by misconceptions and taboos.
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Rama Yadav
“As I was pregnant and got to know the importance of safe pregnancy and delivery, I was verry happy and motivated to learn more and more."
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“I used to feel embarrassed to talk about menstruation."
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Sareen Malik: ‘I'm fighting for women's right to water and toilets.'
Warning: this article contains content about sexual violence Sareen Malik is a women's rights activist from Kenya who is fighting for gender equality in the area of acces...
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Valentine Mombafi – a seat at the table: turning the table
‘I feel proud because I have become so vocal in the community’ shares Valentine about having her voice heard on decision-making levels regarding water and sanitation.
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From uncomfortable to confident educator on menstruation: the story of Emily
Pricilla Emily Lita: ‘Thanks to the Give Girls Wings project, I now have a new set of re-usable pads! I am happy and comfortable learning.’
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'
