How do we honor our traditions without the baggage of shame? Explore the rich tapestry of Nigerian cultural views on menstruation—from empowering rites of passage to harmful taboos that isolate girls.

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The Red Dot Podcast is a 10-episode podcast series led by adolescent girls in Nigeria to normalize conversations around menstruation. It is an initiative of the Red Dot Campaign, implemented by Girls Voices Initiative under the consortium-led Sang pour Sang initiative including Fos Feminista, Equipop, PSI-Europe, Global Sout ...