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Menstrual health and hygiene management a module for persons with disabilities

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datacite.subject.fos oecd::Social sciences
dc.contributor.author Masood, Huma
dc.date.accessioned 2024-04-19T17:14:20Z
dc.date.available 2024-04-19T17:14:20Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.description.abstract 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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dc.identifier.uri 33
dc.identifier.uri http://192.168.4.71:4000/handle/123456789/131
dc.language.iso en
dc.publisher.country IN
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject Exclusión social
dc.subject Menstruación
dc.subject Acoso
dc.subject Adolescentes
dc.subject Desigualdad
dc.subject Higiene Menstrual
dc.subject.ocde https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#5.00.00
dc.title Menstrual health and hygiene management a module for persons with disabilities
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oairecerif.author.affiliation Oficina de la UNESCO en Nueva Delhi, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (India)
renati.level https://purl.org/pe-repo/renati/nivel#maestro
renati.type https://purl.org/pe-repo/renati/type#trabajoDeInvestigacion
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