
We go screaming on the congested 'katcha' lanes in villages, crowded streets of metropolitan cities to structures of governance in India never forgetting our slogan and our vision
" Chuppi todo, mahavari ka khoon achha hai!!" (Hindi)
" Break the silence, menstrual blood is not impure!! "
" E maa dake, E soro sita, Eje nkan oshu kii saimo!!" (Yoruba, local language in Nigeria)
We announce Breaking the Silence 2019 Campaign themed " Advocacy and Governance" open with effect from today 8th March 2019 on the auspicious occasion of International Women's Day.
Breaking the Silence has partnered with Star of Hope Transformation Centre and Turning Trash to Treasure(TTTT) organizations which work on women's empowerment, livelihood and addressing domestic violence in Nigeria to begin our work in Africa beginning this June.
In the next 12 months we will leave no stones unturned to "inform and inspire" the government at all levels to implement comprehensive programs on Menstrual Hygiene Management.
And most importantly to ban the isolation of girls and women during menstruation!
Breaking the Silence is a campaign that works on ending myths, taboos and stigma around menstruation prevalent in our society that act as barriers for girls and women to achieve good health,uninterrupted education, self esteem and dignity.
When women join hands and merge their stories, they become an unstoppable force which will bring a new world order to change it for the better for now and always
On International Women's Day let us 'speak out our truth' and reclaim our position on mother earth.Remember you are a shero and in charge of your ship!
Wow! Congratulations Urmila and Olu! Incredible work!
Thanks a lot sister Dawn <3
A beautiful narrative to show the power of love and sisterhood.
Congratulations to you two dear sisters and all the very best for the campaign.
At hindsight we all become a story don't we? That is why its so important to pen down the good things that happened in our lives so we can build someone in aother corner of the world. I am also looking ahead to Nigeria campaign and in a few days I begin my travel, sister. xoxo
Well done Urmila. You and your team are doing a great job. Courage.
Thanks sister Sinyuy <3
Hi Urmila,
I'm very excited that you have teamed up with Tosin on this initiative. I'm looking forward to see what happens...:-)
Happy IWD!
We are looking forward to spending many special moments with each other and sster Tosin's beautiful family. We also plan to lead a campaign consisting of workshops fo girls and mothers. If we receive lot of help I may be able to write about our programs on World Pulse. Thanks for encouraging us sister Jill.
Love and hugs always
I bet:-) I can't wait to see the photos and updates!!! Too exciting.
You're very welcome, dear:-)
XX
Amazing work!!!
My Angel!
Dear sister,
I am counting for the days. I cannot believe we are finally meeting after working for this dream to come true.
Love always,
Urmila Chanam
India
So great to see you and Olutosin working together!
World Pulse brought us together.