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National Menstrual Health Guidelines for schools and institutions

guide Dec 2023 ; 36 pages anglais

Ed. Ministry of Education and Sports - Kampala UNFPA - New York
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Abstract:
These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for schools and institutions to address the specific needs of menstruating individuals. They outline practical actions to create supportive environments, including the provision of adequate facilities, access to affordable and appropriate sanitary materials, and comprehensive menstrual health education. Contents:
Chapter one: background and introduction.1
1.0 Introduction . 1
1.1 Situation Analysis. 1
1.2 Policy and Legal Framework . 5
1.3 Rationale of the Guidelines . 6
1.4 Objectives of the Guidelines. 7
1.5 Scope of the MH Guidelines. 7
1.6 Targeted Users . 7
1.7 Guiding Principles . 8
Chapter Two: menstrual Health management guidelines.9
2.1 Introduction . 9
2.2 Guidelines on: Access to Accurate and Timely Information and Knowledge on MH . 9
2.3 Guidelines on: Available, Safe and Affordable MH Sanitary Materials. 10
2.4 Guidelines on: Provision of WASH Facilities for MH . 10
2.5 Guidelines on: Provision for Safe and Hygienic Disposal of Used Sanitary Products . 11
2.6 Guidelines on: Referral Pathway and Access to Health Services: Management of Pain
and Irregularities during Menstruation . 11
2.7 Guidelines for the empowerment of education sector professionals. 12
2.8 Guidelines on promotion of positive social norms . 12
2.9 Guidelines on: Advocacy and policy around MH. 13
2.10 Guidelines on: Vouchers distributed to refugees’ families with adolescents and women shall integrate the provision of MH products and materials. 13
Chapter three: Coordination and implementation.14
Chapter four: Monitoring and Evaluation .17
4.1 Sample MH workplan for a school or institution . 18
Annex 1: Recommended Menstrual Health .20
Annex 2: The MoES MH circular of 2015 .21
Annex 3: The Key Family Care Practices relevant for MH.22
Annex 4: Stakeholders and actors on MH in Uganda to date.23
Annex 5: Examples of MH booklets for learners .
Annex 6: MH BEST PRACTICES
Annex 7: List of materials reviewed/referenced .

Mots clefs:

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Pays concerné:

Ouganda (CI) (DT) (OP)

Editeurs/Diffuseurs:

Ministry of Education and Sports - Kampala - Ouganda

UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund - New York - Etats Unis

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