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Ukorebi Esien | November 25, 2025
CALABAR – As the global community marks the beginning of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, PadBank Mobile Outreach has called on Nigerians, development partners, community leaders, faith organisations and well-meaning individuals to support its campaign to end menstrual poverty among girls in underserved communities across Cross River State.
In a press statement issued in Calabar at the commencement of the global campaign, the organisation noted that menstrual poverty remains one of the most overlooked contributors to emotional abuse, exploitation, shame and school dropout among adolescent girls. PadBank stated that thousands of girls in rural and hard-to-reach areas still lack access to sanitary pads, menstrual hygiene education and psychosocial support, leaving many vulnerable to different forms of gender-based violence.
PadBank, which launched its Monthly Community Intervention Project earlier this year, aims to reach over 2,000 girls and young women, distribute 8,000 sanitary pads, and conduct 36 menstrual health and psychosocial support sessions over a one-year period. The outreach is being delivered across remote communities where access to basic menstrual supplies remains a major challenge.
The organisation emphasised that providing sanitary pads is not charity but an investment in education, dignity and gender equality. "When a girl cannot afford a pad, she becomes exposed to shame, stigma, exploitation and poor academic performance. By supporting a girl, you are protecting her future," the statement added.
PadBank urged individuals and organisations interested in supporting its mission to reach out as the campaign continues throughout the 16 days and beyond.
The global 16 Days of Activism runs annually from 25 November to 10 December and serves as a worldwide call for action to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
CALABAR – As the global community marks the beginning of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, PadBank Mobile Outreach has called on Nigerians, development partners, community leaders, faith organisations and well-meaning individuals to support its campaign to end menstrual poverty among girls in underserved communities across Cross River State.
In a press statement issued in Calabar at the commencement of the global campaign, the organisation noted that menstrual poverty remains one of the most overlooked contributors to emotional abuse, exploitation, shame and school dropout among adolescent girls. PadBank stated that thousands of girls in rural and hard-to-reach areas still lack access to sanitary pads, menstrual hygiene education and psychosocial support, leaving many vulnerable to different forms of gender-based violence.
"Ending gender-based violence requires all of us," the statement read. "Menstrual inequality is a silent crisis affecting the safety, dignity and confidence of young girls. We call on government agencies, NGOs, churches, private organisations and public-spirited Nigerians to partner with us in ensuring that no girl is left behind because of her period."
PadBank, which launched its Monthly Community Intervention Project earlier this year, aims to reach over 2,000 girls and young women, distribute 8,000 sanitary pads, and conduct 36 menstrual health and psychosocial support sessions over a one-year period. The outreach is being delivered across remote communities where access to basic menstrual supplies remains a major challenge.
The organisation emphasised that providing sanitary pads is not charity but an investment in education, dignity and gender equality. "When a girl cannot afford a pad, she becomes exposed to shame, stigma, exploitation and poor academic performance. By supporting a girl, you are protecting her future," the statement added.
PadBank urged individuals and organisations interested in supporting its mission to reach out as the campaign continues throughout the 16 days and beyond.
The global 16 Days of Activism runs annually from 25 November to 10 December and serves as a worldwide call for action to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
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