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Kashmiri teacher fights period stigma, one village at a time

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What happened

Aasima Jan works diligently in north Kashmir, focusing on menstrual health awareness to help girls stay in school.

She began her efforts after witnessing the stigma around menstruation affecting attendance rates among female students.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:03:15 UTC.

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