South Sudan girls breaking health taboos through football

In South Sudan, girls "struggle quite a lot around the topic of menstruation, menstrual hygiene and also access to sanitary products," Bosnian-born Demirovic pointed out.

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Through football "we can reach them," said 19-year-old Luis of girls who come from rural areas. "When their teammates explain it to them, they feel less embarrassed."
By NewVision Reporter
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Female footballers in South Sudan are breaking down "taboo topics" relating to their health thanks to a pilot project

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