Loui Moses Mendy
GambiaPublic ServantMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Loui Moses Mendy is a prominent figure in The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, advocating for gender equality and improved sanitary conditions in schools. Recently, he was in the news for emphasizing the importance of accessible and segregated toilets for girls, stating that when nature calls on a girl, she should not be conditioned to miss school. His work aligns with initiatives aimed at ensuring that all students, regardless of gender, can attend school with dignity and without barriers related to menstruation.
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Loui Moses Mendy, Permanent Secretary at MoBSE, said the ministry can no longer accept a situation where girls miss school because of menstruation.
UNICEF, MoBSE launch mission to tackle menstrual hygiene in schoolsGambia· 2026-09-10
Loui Moses Mendy stated that we cannot accept that when nature calls, some students are conditioned to be away from learning institutions.
No girl should miss class because of her period!Gambia· 2026-09-10