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Breaking Silence, Building Confidence

An Interview on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness and Language Integration
By Edusure E-Magazine Team, SCERT Telangana

Interview with Mr. Syed Irshad Ali, Teacher: We connected it with English language

Teacher & Innovator learning—through debates, essays,
book reviews, and public speaking.
Edusure Reporter (ER): What inspired you This way, students improved both
to take up the issue of menstrual awareness and communication skills.
hygiene in your school?
ER: How did you ensure boys were part of this
Teacher: I realized many girls were missing program?

school during their periods due to
stigma, lack of awareness, and Teacher: Selected sessions included boys to
inadequate facilities. This not only promote empathy and gender
affected their education but also their sensitivity. We wanted them to
confidence. I wanted to break this understand and support their peers
silence and support them. rather than perpetuate stigma.
ER: What role did parents play?
ER: Why did you choose Menstrupedia as your
tool? Teacher: Parents were engaged during PTMs,
where we conducted awareness
Teacher: Menstrupedia is a child-friendly,
scientifically accurate, and culturally sessions. Initially hesitant, many later
sensitive resource. It helps normalize appreciated the effort as it improved
conversations about menstruation in their daughters’ confidence and school
a simple, engaging way. attendance.
ER: Were there any challenges in the beginning?
ER: How did you integrate this initiative into
academics? Teacher: Yes, stigma and cultural barriers made
it difficult. Some parents and students

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