{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/63ca8c9cfc40ca001136b085?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Going to church on your period is a sin’ ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/5883ea1e-0ebe-4d27-9746-2bf0605b19e6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this month’s special ‘Let Girls Learn’ episode, we’re talking about periods in El Salvador.</p><p><br></p><p>Menstruation is viewed here as a subject only for women, it’s seen as dirty and believed that when someone is experiencing one, they should hide themselves away.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Local journalist, Julia Gavarrete, takes us to ‘the Power of the Red Butterflies’ project in Chalatenango, where they are aiming to dispel myths around female bodies.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In the Evening Standard’s #LetGirlsLearn series, we’re aiming to shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to education and healthy, productive futures around the globe.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find out more online at <a href=\"http://www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.standard.co.uk/optimist/let-girls-learn</a> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}