Menstrual equity cannot exist if we leave behind girls with disabilities. This powerful episode shines a light on the unique physical and informational barriers faced by women and girls living with disabilities in Nigeria.

Call to Action: Support inclusive menstrual health! Share this episode to ensure no voice remains invisible. Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on LinkedIn @girlsvoices, on X @girlsvoices1, and use #RedDotPodcast.

The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), this project challenges systemic menstrual discrimination and promotes dignity across nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

For many girls, school becomes a monthly nightmare due to period shame. We examine why girls are skipping weeks of learning every year and discuss how to transform Nigerian schools into period-friendly zones.

Call to Action: Are you a teacher or parent? Tell us how you're making your school period-friendly in the comments. Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on LinkedIn @girlsvoices, on X @girlsvoices1, and use #RedDotPodcast.

The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), this project challenges systemic menstrual discrimination and promotes dignity across nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

How do we honor our traditions without the baggage of shame? Explore the rich tapestry of Nigerian cultural views on menstruation—from empowering rites of passage to harmful taboos that isolate girls.

· Key Themes: Positive vs. restrictive practices, honoring culture while embracing science, and rewriting the narrative for the next generation.

· Call to Action: What was the strangest thing you were told about periods? Let us know in the comments! Tag us on Instagram @girls.voices, on Facebook @girlsvoices, on LinkedIn @girlsvoices, on X @girlsvoices1, and use #RedDotTalk.

The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), this project challenges systemic menstrual discrimination and promotes dignity across nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.