Real change in menstrual health and dignity requires collective responsibility. Men, boys, parents, teachers, and communities all have a role to play in breaking stigma and harmful attitudes.
When boys are engaged and families are empowered, we begin to build a more supportive environment where every girl can learn, grow, and thrive without shame or barriers.
🎙️Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary @Educ_SportsUg
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Teachers have a profound responsibility that goes far beyond delivering lessons in a classroom.
According to our code of conduct, their duty is to support the holistic development of every learner nurturing the mind through critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy, and numeracy, while also shaping strong character, personality, and emotional wellbeing.
Education is not just about passing exams; it is about raising well-rounded individuals prepared for life.
🎙️Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary @Educ_SportsUg
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True education must focus on the whole child, not just academic performance. This includes intellectual growth, but also physical wellbeing, discipline, personal care, and emotional stability.
When we invest in both the mind and body of a learner, we create stronger, healthier, and more capable citizens who can confidently navigate life’s challenges and opportunities.
🎙️Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary @Educ_SportsUg
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We are making progress, but we must sustain it in order to improve health, education, gender equality, and the overall well-being of our girls.
Uganda has also moved from being a passive observer to an active contributor to global standards. Through the Uganda Bureau of Standards and it’s engagement with the ISO Technical Committee, the country is helping to shape safety and quality requirements for menstrual products. This is highly commendable and an important step toward stronger protection, confidence, and accountability for users.
We also acknowledge the contributions of development partners, civil society organizations, communities, and very importantly, the private sector in advancing menstrual health and hygiene in Uganda.
🎙️ Dr. Robin Nandy - UNICEF UGANDA REP
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We recognize the progress made in advancing menstrual health and inclusive education in Uganda.
From supporting over 5,000 vulnerable adolescent girls with menstrual hygiene materials and cash assistance, to enabling nearly 1,800 out-of-school adolescents to return to learning, the impact is real and measurable.
Through the Gender for Development Uganda programme and Team Europe Initiative on Social Inclusion, we remain committed to breaking stigma, strengthening school infrastructure, and ensuring that every girl learns in safety, dignity, and confidence.
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Ms. Petua Isabirye from @EOC_UG called for menstrual health and hygiene to be fully integrated into national planning, financing, and accountability systems.
She pointed out that despite ongoing discussions on MHH, there are still no clear indicators within current budget assessments to effectively track government investment and commitment toward menstrual health and hygiene management.
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A call to action by learners @mhday2026 Called upon the government to work with different stakeholders to build their capacity in addressing Menstrual issues and collaborate with Civil Society.
Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day 2026, reaffirming that menstrual health is a human rights, education, and development issue that deserves attention and action. #MHMDay2026#PeriodFriendlyWorld
Every learner deserves a safe, supportive, and stigma-free environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence. By strengthening awareness, improving access to menstrual health services, and promoting inclusive school environments, we move closer to a future where no girl misses out on opportunities because of her period.
I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink, marking an important step towards the commencement of their operations in Uganda.
Our interest is security, revenue assurance, and proper accountability within the telecommunications sector so that we know who is operating and who the customers are. I am pleased that Starlink has agreed to comply with Uganda’s laws and regulatory requirements as it prepares to begin service delivery in the country. I wish them good luck.
Coding Camp for Ugandan girls (15 -25yrs) on going at Wanyange Girls' SS for African Girls' Can Code, an initiative with @unwomenuganda , @_AfricanUnion and @GovUganda
African Girls' Can Coding Camp at wanyange Girls' S S in Jinja. It is a 10days camp enriching girls from ages 15 to 25 in Coputer Science basics, programming, website and App development, emmerging trends in ICT and robotics. @unwomenuganda@Educ_SportsUg@MoICT_Ug@Moglsd_UG
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