BWWA organises programme on menstrual hygiene management

Programme on menstrual hygiene management and child rights was held at Livingstone Foundation International on May 17.

Programme on menstrual hygiene management and child rights was held at Livingstone Foundation International on May 17.

Dimapur, May 17 (MExN): A one-day programme on menstrual hygiene management and child rights was held at Livingstone Foundation International on May 17. The programme was organized by Community Health Initiative in collaboration with Breeze Women Welfare Association (BWWA) and powered by Menstrual Initiative, Nagaland. 

Avonuo Kire, Extra Assistant Commissioner of Dimapur graced the occasion as the chief guest. Some highlights of the programme included awareness on menstrual hygiene management by Alokali Zhimomi who has authored a book entitled ‘Menopause-Embracing Your Midlife’, Yoga Demonstration Session by Orentsani Aesthetic Fitness and Informative Talk on ‘Child Rights’ by Lika Chophy, 1st Runner Up, Miss Nagaland 2021.

During the occasion, which was attended by female students of Grades-VI to XII and lady mentors, free sanitary pads were also distributed by Community Health Initiative. 

This was stated in a press release issued by Ani Yepthomi, President, BWWA.