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    "id": 1274759,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Miraj",
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    "content": "It is important to note that young adolescent girls lose significant learning time during menstruation. Moreover, this state of affairs is worsened by the lack of information on menstrual matters, as well as deep cultures of taboos, myths, and misconceptions surrounding menstruation and menstrual blood. We believe that young girls should not be left alone to make such tough choices. They should be supported, empowered and allowed to have menstrual periods in a safe, confident and dignified manner. In a bid to restore dignity to these girls, retain them in school and enable them to face that period with confidence, several initiatives can help in mitigating the challenges. One such initiative is the Jimbo Pad Project, which aims to break the silence on menstrual matters and debunk the myths and misconceptions on the subject. Sensitize boys and girls on menstruation, manufacture and donate sanitary towels to needy girls of menstrual age by pushing for the establishment of one sanitary towel factory per county. Further research in Kenyan schools indicates a very high dependency on non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to support sanitation and hygiene among school- going children. Given the requisite support, the Jimbo Pad Project will offer the solution by promoting safe and proper menstrual hygiene management. This will be easily attained if every county could invest in constructing a sanitary pad factory, as this will enable the provision of sanitary pads to menstruating girls and even reach out to those young girls who have dropped out of school and give them a second chance to brighten their future. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to conclude by encouraging all Senators to come out in support of the Jimbo Pad Project. This initiative will present an immediate solution to several challenges facing menstruating girls in needy settings. The project promises to be a sustainable solution if it receives the goodwill of both levels of Government, as it will stem the use of unhygienic materials as well as the rise in the rate of school dropouts. Thank you."
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