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Menstrual health and hygiene management a module for persons with disabilities
Menstrual health and hygiene management a module for persons with disabilities
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2023
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Masood, Huma
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Research Projects
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Menstruation is a natural and normal part of life for millions of menstruators* around the world, yet it is a source of shame and stigma for far too many. Discriminatory social norms, harassment, cultural taboos and lack of education and access to resources make it difficult for menstruators to manage their menstrual health and hygiene with dignity, safety and comfort.In India, around 25 million girls enter puberty every year, and one in five girls drop out of school once they start their periods. This is a hindrance that not only denies young girls the opportunity to learn and grow but also perpetuates gender inequalities and reinforces harmful social norms. Adolescent menstruators may face stigma, harassment and social exclusion during menstruation. The general lack of awareness and education on the subject adds to this challenge, preventing menstruators from attending and participating in school and in their communities.Fortunately, there is a growing awareness about the need to address the issue of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). Under the #KeepGirlsInSchool programme, UNESCO and P&G Whisper India initiated the development of five thematic modules on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management – for Children and Young Adults; Teachers and Educators; Persons with Disabilities; Gender Empowerment; and Well-Being through Nutrition; as well as a Survey and Gap Analysis Report – to raise awareness on period and puberty education through school curricula and training....
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Exclusión social,
Menstruación,
Acoso,
Adolescentes,
Desigualdad,
Higiene Menstrual