I am grateful to my father for sending me to school, and that we moved from Somalia to Kenya, where I learned English.
Ayaan Hirsi AliRead
My plea is that don't wait for a girl to become a woman to empower them. Empower a girl's life by giving sanitary pads to them. With pads, we give them wings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Empowering young girls with sanitary products is crucial for their growth and development.
In this quote, Arunachalam Muruganantham emphasizes the importance of providing sanitary pads to girls, arguing that such support not only addresses a basic health need but also empowers them to pursue their dreams and ambitions without the interruption of menstruation. By offering this essential resource, society can help girls transition into adulthood with confidence and dignity, ultimately giving them 'wings' to soar in life.
Themes
EmpowermentGirlsSanitary PadsEducationHealth
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment workshop, I quoted this to highlight the importance of accessible hygiene products.
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