#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos

TITLE

#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos

DIRECTOR

Fatma Haxhialiu

COUNTRY

Albania

YEAR

2022

DURATION

10′

GENRE

Documentary

Overview

#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos

Menstrual Health is still a taboo to talk about also in Albanian families, on the other hand, the lack of sanitary facilities sometimes prevents girls from equally participating to everyday school education and activities. In her 8-minute film Fatma Hahialiu wants to find out how far Albania has come in the fight against menstrual taboos and restrictions. and to raise awareness about the challenges regarding education about menstruation and period-friendly sanitation facilities.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY​ - Fatma Haxhialiu

Fatma Haxhialiu is an Albanian TV personality known for being the host of the series Goca & Gra (Women & Girls), a talk show that brings together voices from around the world for social discussions. Fatma Haxhialiu is CEO and Founder of Fatmarrela, Regional Director of Global Woman Club Albania, Journalist, TV-Author and Hostess, Influencer, as well as Human Rights Activist and out of the box kind of personality.

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Fatma Haxhialiu

Fatma Haxhialiu is an Albanian TV personality known for being the host of the series Goca & Gra (Women & Girls), a talk show that brings together voices from around the world for social discussions. Fatma Haxhialiu is CEO and Founder of Fatmarrela, Regional Director of Global Woman Club Albania, Journalist, TV-Author and Hostess, Influencer, as well as Human Rights Activist and out of the box kind of personality.

SELECTIONS & AWARDS

Group 1579

Tirana International Film Festival

Tackling TABOOs, 2022

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