RWASJ joins Forest Kids in Bamenda to Champion Environmental Justice and Menstrual Dignity for a Sustainable Future
On 21 March 2026, Rural Women’s Action for Sustainability and Justice (RWASJ) Cameroon joined youths in Bamenda to commemorate the International Day of Forests during the launch of the inspiring album named “Forest Mystery” by the Forest Kids led by “JATO SONITA”
The event took place at the Alliance Franço event Hall, Bamenda North West Region, where youths used music, creativity, and advocacy to raise awareness on environmental protection and climate justice.
Miss Mareka Nkeh Mofor Amina, a Nurse & Youths Sexual and Reproductive health focal point for RWASJ, presented on why menstrual hygiene awareness for adolescent girls matters.
RWASJ used this important platform to educate Girls & all the Youths in general on proper menstrual hygiene management, emphasizing dignity, confidence, and good health for girls at all levels including rural and forest communities.
Calling on the boys to support the girls and not to stigmatize or isolate them during their period.When girls have the right knowledge and support, they are better able to stay healthy, attend school, and participate in all activities in their communities even when menstruating.
Our call to action:
-NO to pollution of our environment and forests
-NO to deforestation
-NO to illegal exploitation of forest resources.
“CLIMATE JUSTICE “
-YES to tree planting and afforestation
-YES to climate justice and environmental protection and Sustainability
Just as forests sustain life, empowering girls strengthens communities and protects our future.
Together, let us continue to raise young voices for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The sociocultural activities brought together many artists who used their diverse talents to call for environmental protection.
The advocacy team from RWASJ ( Kum Florence Sih, Billa Elizabeth and Mareka Mofor Amina) did a great job holding the flag of Rural Women’s Action for Sustainability and Justice RWASJ Cameroon flying high.
At RWASJ, we Empower for resilience, Sustain social Justice and Transform lives and communities.
