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Breaking the menstruation taboo in West Africa: Empowering girls and women

2024-10-22

More than 300 million girls and women worldwide are menstruating every day, yet in West Africa, the topic is still taboo. This impacts girls’ education and womens’ health. Some NGOs are trying to change how the local population is talking about menstruation. In Ghana and Togo, grassroots organisations like IAMANEH Switzerland and local NGOs work to challenge cultural perceptions and improve health norms around menstruation. These organisations...

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Risks and benefits of #rawmilk: here’s how the Swiss drink it from vending machines | #switzerland

2024-10-14

by Swissinfo

Switzerland has around 400 raw milk vending machines, operated by farms across the country! ?? ⁠ There was once a lot of scepticism surrounding raw milk, with concerns about the health risks it posed. However, in recent years, it’s making a comeback and gaining popularity, with legislation worldwide starting to adapt.⁠ ⁠ Join us as we visit one of the Swiss farms that sell raw milk from vending machines. ?⁠ --- swissinfo.ch is the international...

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