Why schools should continue giving more support to female learners
According to Isabirye, adolescent female learners face more challenges compared to boys and are more at risk of dropping out of school or performing poorly due to absenteeism resulting from menstrual-related issues.
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Four learners occupy a small desk in a Primary two class. The class has 98 pupils and the number could rise as some are yet to report back to school. (Credit: Stephen Nuwagira)
When Jenifer started menstruating at school, she hid behind the dormitories. She was lucky that the head girl found her and alerted the senior woman about
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