Marni Sommer, DrPH, MSN, RN, has worked in global health and development on issues ranging from improving access to essential medicines to humanitarian relief in conflict settings. Dr. Sommer’s particular areas of expertise include conducting participatory research with adolescents, understanding and promoting healthy transitions to adulthood, the intersection of public health and education, gender and sexual health, and the implementation and evaluation of adolescent-focused interventions. https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/contributor/marni-sommer/rss en Health Mon, 29 May 2017 04:27:33 +0000 Marni Sommer https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/05/29/how-periods-make-life-complicated-for-women-and-girl-refugees-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/05/29/how-periods-make-life-complicated-for-women-and-girl-refugees-2 For millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here’s why helping displaced and poor women and girls with their periods is a way to show them proper respect. Crisis and Conflict Health Reproductive Rights Fri, 26 May 2017 11:50:52 +0000 Marni Sommer https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/community/2017/05/26/how-periods-make-life-complicated-for-women-and-girl-refugees https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/community/2017/05/26/how-periods-make-life-complicated-for-women-and-girl-refugees For millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here’s why helping displaced and poor women and girls with their periods is a way to show them proper respect.