‘Going to church on your period is a sin’
How myths about periods are finally being dispelled in El Salvador
The Standard · Rachelle Abbott
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Show Notes
In this month’s special ‘Let Girls Learn’ episode, we’re talking about periods in El Salvador.
Menstruation is viewed here as a subject only for women, it’s seen as dirty and believed that when someone is experiencing one, they should hide themselves away.
Local journalist, Julia Gavarrete, takes us to ‘the Power of the Red Butterflies’ project in Chalatenango, where they are aiming to dispel myths around female bodies.
In the Evening Standard’s #LetGirlsLearn series, we’re aiming to shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to education and healthy, productive futures around the globe.
You can find out more online at www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn
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