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How Periods Make Life Complicated for Women and Girl Refugees
For millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here’s why helping displaced and poor women and girls with their periods is a way to show them proper respect.
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Marni Sommer, DrPH, MSN, RN, has worked in global health and development on issues ranging from improving access to essential medicines to humanitarian relief in conflict settings. Dr. Sommer’s particular areas of expertise include conducting participatory research with adolescents, understanding and promoting healthy transitions to adulthood, the intersection of public health and education, gender and sexual health, and the implementation and evaluation of adolescent-focused interventions.
Follow via RSSFor millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here’s why helping displaced and poor women and girls with their periods is a way to show them proper respect.
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