Minister Dwayne George and Tanya Ambrose in discussion on the important topic of women in sports from a public health perspective.

Ms. Ambrose, founder and CEO of Scrub Life Cares, is leading an initiative that highlights women’s menstrual cycles and the difficulties athletes encounter along the way, which sometimes affect their performances as athletes.

According to Tanya Ambrose, who is also a certified FIFA Safeguarding Officer, the idea is to bring awareness to challenges experienced in women sports.

She said the programme involves a reproductive and sexual health education component, where coaches, managers and staff are sensitised on the difficulties encountered by some women who are experiencing their menstrual cycles and how they should be treated.

Another component is the distribution of menstrual and hygiene supplies to athletes. There is also a plan to distribute tights and sports bras to athletes, made possible through grant funding, all in an effort to champion menstrual equity.

The programme will be officially launched in Antigua and Barbuda on 20th December 2026, with plans for the introduction of a pilot programme in at least four public secondary schools.

Approximately three Caribbean states and one European nation have shown interest in Tanya Ambrose’s work as it relates to women in sports.

Minister Dwayne George applauded Tanya Ambrose for her work in advancing the importance of menstrual equity and pledged the support of his Ministry for the initiative.

Photo: Tanya Ambrose (L) and Senior National Footballer, Jada Benjamin.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Minister George and Tanya Ambrose Talk Menstrual Equity for Women in Sports.