Tag: female hygiene
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Foundation Donates Menstrual Kits to Empower Girls’ Education in Ghana
Empowering girls through education is a noble cause that the JF ITHAND Firm Care Foundation recently championed by donating menstrual kits to female students at Nkontrodo A.M.E Basic Zion School in Elmina, Central Region. The gesture, led by the foundation’s founder, Mr. Boateng Agyekum Joseph, aimed to address the issue of menstrual hygiene and its…
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Empowering Adolescent Girls: Enhancing Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Ethiopia
In a recent study conducted in Debre Markos town, Northwest Ethiopia, researchers investigated the menstrual hygiene management practices among adolescent students. The study aimed to assess the management of menstrual hygiene and associated factors among teenage girls in the region. The research was conducted using a mixed-method approach, combining in-depth interviews and structured questionnaires. The…
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Harlow Councillor’s Fight Against Period Poverty Gains Momentum
The advocacy against period poverty in Harlow by a prominent Labour councillor has gained momentum, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in accessing essential female hygiene products. Councillor Kay Morrison’s persistent efforts to address this issue have sparked discussions and initiatives within the community. The cost of living crisis in the country has…
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Breaking the Taboo: Adolescent Girls’ Menstrual Hygiene Practices Unveiled
In Debre Markos town, Northwest Ethiopia, a study was conducted on menstrual hygiene practices among high school and preparatory school adolescent students. The research aimed to assess the management of menstrual hygiene and related factors among teenage students. The study involved 531 participants, with a high response rate of 96.2%. The findings revealed that nearly…
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India Implements Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Girls
India has taken a significant step towards promoting female hygiene by introducing a new policy focused on menstrual hygiene for school girls. The government recently informed the Supreme Court about the implementation of the “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls,” which has been endorsed by the Union health ministry. This policy is designed to…
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Government Implements Menstrual Hygiene Policy for Schoolgirls Nationwide
The Indian government has recently introduced a comprehensive “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls” after receiving approval from the Union health ministry. This initiative aims to enhance menstrual hygiene practices and ensure access to sanitary products for female students in government schools nationwide. This policy development follows a directive from the Supreme Court dating…
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India Implements Menstrual Hygiene Policy for Schoolgirls
India has taken a significant step towards promoting menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls by implementing a new policy specifically designed for this purpose. The government, in response to a Supreme Court order, has introduced the “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls,” which has been officially sanctioned by the Union health ministry. The primary objective of…
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Sanitary Pad Scandal Sparks Gender Equality Debate in China
A recent scandal surrounding the production of sanitary pads in China has ignited a heated debate on gender equality in the country. The controversy emerged when women discovered that leading brands were selling pads shorter than the lengths advertised on their packaging, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among consumers. This discrepancy prompted an influx of complaints…
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Indian Women’s Menstrual Hygiene Divide Revealed
A recent study conducted in India has revealed significant disparities in the usage of hygienic period products among young women aged 15 to 24. The study, based on data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), highlighted that only 76.15% of women reported exclusive use of hygienic period products during menstruation. The research explored various…
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Breaking the Taboo: Tackling Global Period Poverty Crisis Head-On
In a world where more than two billion individuals experience menstruation each month, the issue of period poverty remains a significant global challenge. Period poverty, characterized by the lack of access to menstrual products, proper sanitation facilities, and education on menstrual health, affects millions of women and girls worldwide, impeding their daily lives, rights, and…