Kasaï: 'During menstruation, a woman cannot approach her husband' (Testimony)

In the Kasaï region, women during menstruation cannot approach their husbands, cook, or participate in social ceremonies, according to testimonies collected in Kananga. Menstruation remains a taboo subject, and many girls discover their first period alone, like Rachel Ngolela who thought she was injured. Women's rights organizations are conducting awareness campaigns to combat these discriminations.