Women without plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints👣
Greetings for the day!
Welcome to day 12 of our Green Menstruation Challenge!
Because of women’s relationship with the environment, they can be critical agents of environmental conservation, sustainable development and adaptation to climate change.
Our guest for today is a 25-years-old Isabel-Branca, she is willing to accept the challenge of changing from disposable to reusable products for the sake of the environment.
Disposable pads and tampons create a lot of waste that goes to the landfill. Much of it is non-biodegradable. They also create pollution of the land and water from the cotton growing process, as well as the manufacturing process.
Organics are slightly better, in that they don’t pollute the environment. However, there is still the waste problem to consider.
Is there a better solution than just going organic? The good news is that there is—consider making the switch to reusable feminine hygiene products. By reusables, I mean a menstrual cup, reusable cloth menstrual pad, or a pair of period panties. Here’s a bit of information about each of these eco-friendly period solutions.
As women’s participation in environmental management has increased, they have become more visible. By enrolling women and their communities as partners, we will increase community awareness of sustainable practices while supporting traditional knowledge. Workshops on how to dispose of plastic responsibly, use solar cookers, use reusable menstrual pads, improve management of water resources, including rain water harvesting, and other good practices that are kinder to the environment enhance the quality of rural life.
International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples
Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
The Angolan context
On December 23, 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared in its resolution 49/214 that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People would be observed annually on August 9. This date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.
The 2024 International Day is being observed online on Friday, August 9, with this year's theme focusing on "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact."
Today, we are reflecting on the identities and urgent challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples living in voluntary isolation and those in initial contact. We also call on everyone to share progress on how their rights can be effectively recognized and protected.
There are an estimated 476 million indigenous people across 90 countries worldwide. They represent less than 5% of the global population but account for 15% of the poorest. They speak the majority of the world’s approximately 7,000 languages and embody 5,000 distinct cultures.
Indigenous peoples are custodians of unique cultures and have distinctive ways of relating to others and the environment. They have preserved social, cultural, economic, and political characteristics that set them apart from the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural diversity, indigenous peoples around the world face common challenges in protecting their rights as distinct groups.
A Glimpse into the Mumuila Tribe in Angola
Over the past few years, Sofonie Dala has been tirelessly working to identify and engage with indigenous communities dispersed across Angola, particularly the women of the Mumuila tribe. These women often struggle with communication in Portuguese and face discrimination in urban areas, leading to difficulties in selling their products, such as oil. Many are forced to migrate to major cities due to hunger, drought, and poverty, where they also face the threat of sexual abuse.
To address these challenges, the startup Talentos Multiplus, led by Sofonie Dala, has created a socio-economic inclusion platform specifically for Mumuila tribe women and girls dispersed throughout Angola. This initiative aims to support their integration and uplift their living conditions, providing them with opportunities and protection.
MumuilaTribeLadies
Indigenous peoples’ communities are tightly bound to key elements of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies (SDG 16).
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Ladies good afternoon!
Good afternoon.
What's your name?
My name is Elisa
And you?
My name is Ana.
What province did you come from?
We came from Lubango.
Why did you come to Luanda?
We came to sell oil.
What kind of oil is this and for what purpose?
This is mupeke oil and this is dibaleia oil.
Mupeke oil can be put in the hair, and dibaleia oil can be used to massage the body and relieve pain.
How is life here in Luanda? Is it easy or hard?
Well, this business is not paying off, people are not buying.
Did you bring a lot of oil from Lubango?
Yes we brought a lot of oil but it is not yielding, this business is slow, everything is stagnant.
Here in Luanda where do you live?
We live in Bem-fica.
From Bem-fica to here? Too far?
And how do you live in the Bem-fica? Is there a big house where you all reside?
We are living with a countrywoman of ours.
So you came to the municipality of Cazenga to try to market the mupeke oil business that is not being profitable?
Yes, yes we are trying to spread our business.
Is this your baby?
Yes.
Do you have husbands?
Yes, the husbands stayed in Lubango.
Your husbands stayed there to graze animals, didn't they?
Yes, they are taking care of the land.
These women abandoned their land because of famine and drought in southern Angola. They came to Capital Luanda, looking for better living conditions. But the reality here in the city is much more cruel, they face discrimination and social exclusion, many have been victims of sexual violence.
They usually sell traditional oils, mupeke oil for hair and dibaleia (cow fat) oil for body massage, but due to social discrimination, this business is not profitable and they end up begging and wandering around the city of Luanda.
These women live a life of extreme poverty in the country's capital, face discrimination and social exclusion, which makes it difficult for them to earn income from their business.
Sometimes stopping to talk to them and buy one of their products, even if you don't need it, is an act of solidarity that can raise these women's self-esteem and make them feel useful and valued.
The Mumuila people are people from the ‘Nhaneca-humbi’ ethno-linguistic group spread throughout the province of Huila.
They are one of the peoples who still maintain their ancient customs and traditions. Many people are unaware of its existence. The Mumuilas are cattle breeders, which is their main source of livelihood.
Circulating in the city's arteries or positioned in the streets and markets, children, girls and adult women, mumuilas arouse the curiosity of anyone, especially visitors, forcing them to make a short stop.
Generally, the ladies have part of the body adorned with samakaka cloths, typical braids, the neck surrounded with beads of various colors, which also serve to adorn the head, neck, trunk, where the necklaces are placed forming the mathematical sign of times (X), as well as bracelets representing the local transcendental cultural wealth, to be preserved and valued.
On the streets, they sell natural teas and mumpeke and Ngundi oil to vitaminize the hair. Naked, by cultural imperative, these women attract the eyes of most tourists, some unaware of the uses and customs of the Nyaneka-Nhkumbi ethno-linguistic group.
Indigenous peoples play a unique and valuable role in ensuring the sustainable management of a significant share of the world’s lands, ecosystems and biodiversity. Indeed, the territories of indigenous peoples are home to 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity.
Equally important, the food systems of indigenous peoples are anchored in sustainable livelihoods and the principle of ensuring the food sovereignty and well-being of communities.
It is therefore an especially unfortunate reality that indigenous peoples are among the people most likely to be left behind – poverty rates among the world’s estimated 476 million indigenous peoples are significantly higher than for populations at large – as a result of discrimination, historic injustices, and inability (or, in some cases, lack of political willingness) to protect their internationally enshrined rights to their lands and territories.
As a result of indigenous peoples’ strong engagement in the process towards the 2030 Agenda, the final resolution “Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” (A/RES/70/1) refers to indigenous peoples 6 times, three times in the political declaration; two in the targets under Goal 2 on Zero Hunger (target 2.3) and Goal 4 on education (target 4.5) – and one in the section on follow up and review that calls for indigenous peoples’ participation.
In addition to the above-mentioned goals on hunger, the environment and climate, and peaceful societies, in contexts where issues related to the exclusion of indigenous peoples from the benefits of development – and failure to uphold their rights – are not adequately addressed, it will be impossible to end poverty (SDG 1), achieve gender equality (SDG 5) or reduce inequalities (SDG 10).
Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years. Yet, throughout history, their rights have been violated. Indigenous peoples today, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life.
In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.
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Green Menstruation - Day 11
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to show eleventh of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
The influence that parenting styles can have on a child's identity and emotional stability can be positive, negative or a combination. Educating parents about more sustainable period products is important, as it encourages both parent and child to seek reusable options.
Our guest for today is Viviane, she will tell us about who inspires her to do the things she does.
Good afternoon lady!
Good afternoon.
What is your name?
My name is Viviane.
How old are you?
I am 13 years old.
Which of these pads do you use?
I use the disposable pad.
Why do you prefer this one?
Because my mom tells me to wear this one.
Do you use this just because your mother says?
Yes.
Have you ever used the washable pad?
No, I never used it.
Did you know that this disposable absorbent is harmful to the environment? “There’s a huge carbon footprint that goes into making these products, and then they get thrown on the ground When wrapped in plastic bags, feminine hygiene waste can take centuries to biodegrade.
No. I didn't know about this.
For these reasons, we recommend using cloth absorbents, as they are more sustainable and economical, and they are affordable.
OK.
So will you start using the reusable pad one day?
Yes, I will try it.
It’s time to #DitchDisposables and refuse everyday products which cannot be reused!
Swap single use items for reusable alternatives. If the current trend continues there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050! We mean, instead of using disposable pads and tampons that are discarded after just one use, consider using reusable products instead.
Ladies without plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints 👣
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to tenth day of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
Amenorrhea is when a girl’s menstrual bleeding (period) doesn’t occur. Primary amenorrhea is when the first menstrual bleeding at puberty doesn’t occur by age 15. Delayed puberty in girls occurs when breasts don't develop by age 13 or menstrual periods do not begin by age 16.
Although most girls get their first period when they're around 12, our today's guests have already reached 14 years of age and are still not menstruating.~
Interview with Georgina
Good afternoon young lady!
Good afternoon.
What is your name?
My name is Georgina.
How old are you?
I'm 14 years old.
Which of these pads do you use?
None of them.
Why?
Because I'm not menstruating yet.
Oh, haven't you started menstruating yet?
Not yet.
Is this normal to happen in your family?
Yes.
How old do girls start menstruating in your family?
With 16 years of age.
Who started menstruating at the age of 16 in your family?
My mother and my sisters.
Is this natural to happen in your family? Have you ever consulted a doctor to find out why you have late menstruation?
No, we didn't consult the doctor.
If your mom didn’t get their period until they were 15 or older, chances are that being a late bloomer runs in your family. That may especially be true if your aunts, grandmothers, and cousins also started menstruating only after they were well into high school.
Girls usually start their periods between 10 and 16 years of age. Most girls get their first period when they're around 12. It’s a sign that your body is maturing, so that one day, if you want to, you should be able to have a baby.
Interview with Vilcya
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Hey, good afternoon!
Good afternoon!
What is your name?
My name is Vilcya.
Vicya how old are you?
I'm 14 years old.
Okay, can you tell us which of these pads you use?
Well, I don't use any.
Why?
Because I haven't started menstruating yet.
oh, 14 years old, and still not menstruating?
Yes it's true.
Are these cases common in your family?
Yes.
At what age do women usually start menstruating in your family?
Women in my family start menstruating at the age of 17.
Seriously?
Yes Yes,
OK thanks.
How does climate affect your menstrual cycle?
While climate change does not directly affect your period, it results in a lot of other changes that can throw your cycle off-balance: changes in your food habits, differences in your exercise patterns, increased levels of stress. Moreover, many factors that affect the timing menarche in girls could be affected by climate change.
Research from climatology was incorporated to describe how climate change events, including increased hurricanes, avalanches/mudslides/landslides, and extreme weather events could alter the age of menarche by disrupting food availability or via increased toxin/pollutant release. These perturbations in the timing of menarche are likely to increase the disease burden for women in four key areas: mental health, fertility-related conditions, cardiovascular disease, and bone health. In summary, the climate does have the potential to impact women’s health through perturbation in the timing of menarche and this, in turn, will affect women’s risk of disease in future.
Women without plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints 👣
Greetings for the day!
Welcome to the ninth day of the Green Menstruation Challenge!
In the long run, a lack of education can have several devastating impacts on a girl's life, including the possibility of child marriage, early pregnancy and vulnerability to violence and abuse.
Our program is supporting communities around the world with a life-changing skill and helping to protect the environment at the same time.
Today we have Marcelina, she has been participating actively in many of our shows, and now she is going to share with us about her hygiene preferences.
Hello!
Hi.
Please tell us which of these pads do you use?
I use this disposable pad.
Can you tell why?
Well, I use this to protect myself. Furthermore, once I have used this pad, I can easily throw it away.
Why is the cloth absorbent not your preference?
Simply because I don't like to wash.
Safe, affordable menstrual products are essential for anyone who menstruates. But around the world, millions of women, girls and people who menstruate can’t afford to buy or don’t have reliable access to the safe menstrual products they need.
The use of conventional, disposable menstrual products is harming the environment. Most sanitary pads contain up to 90% plastic, while tampons have plastic applicators and sometimes come in individual plastic wrappers. The production of plastic and improper disposal of these products is causing pollution and filling up landfills.
Period poverty, including the stigma that often surrounds menstruation, stops many people from going to school or work, leading them to miss out on their education or vital income to support themselves and their families.
Special song from Marcia
Hello, my name is Marcia, since we are experiencing difficult moments in this pandemic, I will sing a song that has always comforted me.
As the pandemic has pressed on, people have found innovative ways to come together. There have been dances of gratitude, dances with masks, dances that connect, as a way of encouraging people to dance their blues away.
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you our dancer Marcelina!
Hello everyone! My name is Marcelina. I have not been studying since May 1, 2020 because of the covid-19, but this does not stop me from dancing.
How are you all making work under lockdown and what concerns has this crisis raised for you?
Lockdown has given us permission to reimagine what making art might look like.
Isabel Marques is our guest today, she will share a little about her hygiene preferences, and she will know the consequences of her choices.
Good morning lady!
Good Morning.
What's your name?
My name is Isabel Marques.
How old are you?
I am 28 years old.
Okay. Which of these pads do you use?
I use the disposable.
Why do you prefer this one?
Because I like it more.
Have you ever used the reusable absorbent?
No, never used it.
Wouldn't you like to try it?
I don't know, I never thought about that.
Did you know that this disposable pad contains plastics that harm the environment causing global warming?
No, I didn't know that.
For this reason, we recommend using the washable absorbent.
Okay, I'll try using the cloth pad, let's see what happens.
Well-educated girls and women have been identified as a powerful part of the solution to the climate change problem. By educating girls, you empower them to be women leaders in their families, communities, and nations “who really understand the context and the challenge.
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Green Menstruation - Webisode 7
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to the seventh day of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
Greenhouse emissions
That little strip of plastic on the back of your pad that holds it in place - not only is it non-biodegradable, but it requires a huge amount of fossil fuel to manufacture.
Menstrual hygiene products emit about 15 million tonnes of greenhouse gases during the manufacturing process and can take up to 35 million barrels of oil to produce. So if you’re trying to make a greener impact on the world, it’s time to think twice about your period protection.
Our guest today is a girl named Engracia, she has something curious to share
Good evening!
Good evening.
Which of these two pads do you use?
I use this one, the disposable.
Why?
Because it's the easiest.
But what's easy there?
Because after using it and just take it out and throw it away.
Have you ever used the washable pad?
No.
Why?
Because after using it, I'll have to wash it, touch the blood with my hands, I think it's disgusting. I do not like.
Did you know that disposables contain plastic that pollute the environment?
I did not know.
Did you also know that this menstrual waste when thrown in the landfill causes global warming?
I didn't know either.
New options for feminine hygiene products could greatly reduce solid waste impacts and have other environmental benefits.
The average person who menstruates will spend 10 years bleeding in her lifetime! She’ll use more than 11,000 tampons or pads during this time. Imagine that piled up in front of you. Now times that by 2 billion (that’s how many women are of menstruating age right now). It’s estimated that worldwide there are around 100 billion menstrual hygiene products disposed of annually. That’s a lot of waste. And each bit of plastic could take between 500 and 800 years to decompose.
So does switching to a more sustainable method for managing your period really make a difference? Yes. It certainly does.
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