Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has launched two audiovisual materials in Hausa and Pidgin English to raise awareness about menstrual health and challenge the stigma surrounding it among girls and young women.
The organisation announced the initiative in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Ms. Temitope Alfred, Technical Specialist for Communication and Training under PSI’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Initiatives.
Alfred explained that the project forms part of PSI’s ongoing efforts to promote menstrual health and hygiene through the Menstrual Health and Hygiene – No Wahala (MH-NoW) initiative.
She said the audiovisual materials, titled “My Red Flower” and “Menstruation with Dignity,” were creatively produced in Pidgin English and Hausa to reach diverse audiences across the country.
“They are subtitled in English to ensure inclusivity for both national and global audiences, enabling broader understanding and engagement beyond linguistic boundaries,” Alfred stated.
According to her, the productions reflect real stories and voices of girls and women, serving as powerful tools for education and behaviour change.
“They amplify community perspectives and make menstrual health conversations simple and relatable.
Through engaging storytelling and imagery, the audiovisuals spark open dialogue, challenge taboos, and address menstrual stigma and shame — driving collective action for menstrual equity and dignity for all,” she added.
Alfred noted that the inaugural activities were held in secondary schools and community settings in Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom States, providing platforms to introduce the audiovisuals directly to adolescent girls and young women.
She said the sessions also engaged teachers, Menstrual Health Champions, and other key stakeholders, while demonstrating practical ways to use the materials to facilitate dialogue sessions and gather feedback on their cultural relevance and user-friendliness.
“Through these inaugurations, PSI Nigeria positions the audiovisuals as strategic resources for continuous health education, stigma reduction, and community engagement.
They also help adolescent girls and young women learn more, speak up, and manage their menstruation with dignity and confidence,” she said.
Menstrual health and hygiene, experts note, remain vital components of adolescent health and empowerment, amid growing calls for improved access to education, menstrual products, and supportive environments across Nigeria.
