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My plea is that don't wait for a girl to become a woman to empower them. Empower a girl's life by giving sanitary pads to them. With pads, we give them wings.
Arunachalam Muruganantham
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Empowering young girls with sanitary products is crucial for their growth and development.

In this quote, Arunachalam Muruganantham emphasizes the importance of providing sanitary pads to girls, arguing that such support not only addresses a basic health need but also empowers them to pursue their dreams and ambitions without the interruption of menstruation. By offering this essential resource, society can help girls transition into adulthood with confidence and dignity, ultimately giving them 'wings' to soar in life.

Themes

EmpowermentGirlsSanitary PadsEducationHealth

In practice

Example use cases

During a women's empowerment workshop, I quoted this to highlight the importance of accessible hygiene products.

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