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Moroccan Refugees Combat Period Poverty Through Education Workshops

4/26/2025

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In Morocco, 19,666 refugees, predominantly women and girls, grapple with menstrual health challenges. To combat stigma and enhance awareness, UNHCR and Politics4Her held workshops for 250 participants, focusing on menstrual health education. This vital initiative seeks to improve access to hygiene products and healthcare, tackling period poverty's detrimental effects on education and health for these resilient women.

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In Morocco, 19,666 refugees, predominantly women and girls, grapple with menstrual health challenges. To combat stigma and enhance awareness, UNHCR and Politics4Her held workshops for 250 participants, focusing on menstrual health education. This vital initiative seeks to improve access to hygiene products and healthcare, tackling period poverty's detrimental effects on education and health for these resilient women.