Tackling Gender Issues in Nigeria – Part 2

Welcome back to our special three-part series on Tackling Gender Issues in Nigeria. In this second episode, we dive deeper into the conversation on gender inequality, period poverty, and community-driven solutions.We are joined by incredible changemakers:🎙️ Dorkong Rimdan – Founder of FemPawa, menstrual hygiene advocate, and radio host at CoolFM Abuja.🎙️ Ayobamikale Borisade – Executive Director of The Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development.🎙️ Bidemi Adedire – Founder of The Smile Outreach, communications strategist, and women’s empowerment advocate.In this episode, we explore:🔹 How the media has influenced policies and community behavior around menstrual health, as emphasized by Dorkong Rimdan.🔹 The impact of the Cycle of Confidence guide by Ayobamikale Borisade, how it has been received in communities, and its role in reducing menstrual stigma.🔹 The link between period poverty and gender inequality, as discussed by Bidemi Adedire, who also sheds light on The Good Cycle initiative and its potential to be adapted globally to tackle period poverty.It’s a thought-provoking discussion on breaking barriers and ensuring menstrual equity. Don’t miss the final part of this series—stay tuned!#PeriodFriendly #FriendlyCycle #TheGoodCycle #PeriodGiving #TSOGoodCycleInitiative This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesmileoutreach.substack.com