Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day which is celebrated on 28th May to educate people about the importance of menstrual hygiene throughout the world. It is a global platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media. It was initiated in the year 2014 by a German-based NGO WASH-UNITED. The main aim is to benefit bleeding persons worldwide. The date 28th was selected, as 28 days is the average length of the menstrual cycle.
Poor menstrual hygiene is caused by lack of education and awareness about this topic, persisting taboos, and stigmas, limited access to menstrual hygiene products, lack of sanitation infrastructure. All these factors refrain young girls and women from reaching their full potentials
Menstrual HygieneDay focuses on promoting good menstrual hygiene for all girls and women. More specifically it aims to break the silence, raise awareness and change negative social norms surrounding Menstrual Hygiene Management around the world and to engage decision-makers at global, national and local levels to increase the political priority for MHManagement and catalyze action.
Here are some basic hygiene tips every woman must follow during menstruation
Poor menstrual hygiene can cause Urinary Tract infection. It is a condition where harmful bacteria invade the urinary tract which can cause irritation and infection. If left untreated it can lead to serious complications. About 13,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer per year and lack of menstrual hygiene is the main factor which contributes to it.
The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day last year was “#NoMoreLimits – Empowering Women and Girls through Good Menstrual Hygiene”
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