‘Going to church on your period is a sin’

<p>In this month’s special ‘Let Girls Learn’ episode, we’re talking about periods in El Salvador.</p><br><p>Menstruation is viewed here as a subject only for women, it’s seen as dirty and believed that when someone is experiencing one, they should hide themselves away.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Local journalist, Julia Gavarrete, takes us to ‘the Power of the Red Butterflies’ project in Chalatenango, where they are aiming to dispel myths around female bodies.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In the Evening Standard’s #LetGirlsLearn series, we’re aiming to shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to education and healthy, productive futures around the globe.</p><br><p>You can find out more online at <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn</a> </p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>