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Global Challenges in Menstrual Health Highlighted on Awareness Days
International Women’s Health Day and Menstrual Hygiene Day are significant events shedding light on the importance of menstrual health. Despite progress in destigmatizing menstruation, many women still lack essential knowledge about their bodies. The global access to menstrual hygiene products remains a challenge, affecting millions worldwide, including those in Ukraine where the ongoing conflict exacerbates…
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Menstrual Hygiene Crisis Impacts Indian Schoolgirls’ Education and Health
Menstrual hygiene issues and period stigma in India continue to affect schoolgirls, leading to absenteeism, misinformation, and health consequences. The prevailing cultural taboos and restrictions surrounding menstruation have significant implications for adolescent girls’ education and well-being. A study revealed that a quarter of girls in India miss school due to menstruation, highlighting the pervasive impact…
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YAWI Launches Campaign to End Period Stigma in Africa
A campaign to end period stigma and promote menstrual health was recently launched by a community-based organization, Young African Women Initiatives (YAWI). The initiative aims to eradicate harmful stereotypes and barriers that perpetuate gender inequality, particularly affecting adolescent girls. Femfresh Sensitive Intimate Wash 250ml – Fragrance & Colour-Free, With Lotus Flower & Bamboo Extracts, pH…