02/07/2026
OUR SENSITIZATION VISIT TO FGGC EZZAMGBO, EBONYI STATE HELD ON 22ND JUNE 2026
On Monday, 22nd June 2026, members of Youth and Women Rights Care Initiative (official partners of Youth for Human Rights Ebonyi State Nigeria Chapter) paid a sensitization visit to Federal Government Girls' College, Ezzamgbo, Ebonyi State. The program was organized to educate and enlighten the students by providing accurate information on menstrual health, proper hygiene, and the fundamental rights of the girl child.
At the event, the first speaker, Esther Onwe, spoke on the topic "Understanding Menstrual Health." She explained menstruation, discussed the menstrual cycle and why periods occur, and encouraged the students not to feel ashamed or embarrassed about their periods, emphasizing that menstruation is a sign of healthy growth.
The second speaker, who doubles as the team leader, continued the session by discussing the topics "Menstrual Hygiene: Myth vs. Fact" and "Rights of the Girl Child." She addressed several common misconceptions surrounding menstruation. She also explained the importance of maintaining good menstrual hygiene by using clean sanitary products, changing them regularly, bathing properly, and disposing of used pads appropriately. She further encouraged the students to seek reliable information whenever they had concerns about their menstrual health.
On the Rights of the Girl Child, she reminded the students that every girl deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality. She encouraged the students to be confident and speak up against discrimination. She also encouraged them to pursue their dreams without fear of being limited because of their gender.
To further support the students, the team distributed sanitary pads to promote proper menstrual hygiene and human rights booklets (donated by Youth for Human Rights Int’l) to help them gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
The sensitization ended with an interactive question and answer session, during which the students received responses from both speakers. The Principal and the school Management thanked the team and extended their gratitude to the Executive Director, Barrister Uchenna Nwose. Pictures and videos were taken by a visibly impressed School's media team, which captured the students sharing what they had learnt, and expressing their appreciation to the Organisation for the sensitization. The visiting team also thanked the school management for granting them the opportunity to carry out the sensitization in the School.
Nwuzor, Rita
Secretary, YouWORK Initiative
