THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MENSTRUAL HYGIENE (MH) DAY 28/05/2021 presented by @sgmarvis

Today marks another day for the celebration of the world’s menstruation Hygiene day. So I thought it wise to share with you all an educational article on this great platform @steem
Theme: calling for more action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene now....!
We leave in a world where poverty and stigma is becoming the standard of life towards the less privileged. World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed on May 28, every year. The aim of this day is to change the social stigma and taboos associated with menstruation. To create social awareness about maintaining menstrual hygiene making sure all the parts of the world are well educated on this subject matter. Millions of women and girls are kept from reaching their full potential due to the lake of proper menstrual hygiene information.

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Why was the 28th chosen as the date to celebrate this day?
May 28 was chosen to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day because on average the menstrual cycle for most women is 28 days in length and the menstruation period for most women is for five days each month. Hence, the date was chosen as 28/5.
Why is menstrual Hygiene so Important?

If not properly managed, menstruation can interrupt daily life. Adolescents especially experience extremely painful periods which can affect their attendance and performance at school. A lack of adequate facilities and materials, restrictions on girls’ movements during their period and feeling ashamed or 'unclean' also contribute to girls skipping school.Taboos, myths and shame surrounding menstruation can lead to teasing, shaming and exclusion from daily activities and have a negative effect on girls' feelings of dignity.

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How can we help?
On Menstrual Hygiene Day and every day, we are all urged to extend a helping hand towards underprivileged women and help them with critical information about maintaining menstrual hygiene and also helping them with sanitary kits.
Menstrual hygiene can be a challenge for women, especially for women in developing countries like mine #Cameroon #Africa because of inadequate facilities including clean toilets, sanitation.
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