World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 Date, Theme, History and Significance: Everything To Know About the Global Event Raising Awareness About Menstrual Hygiene
Menstrual Hygiene Day aims to advocate for the availability of menstrual products for all, especially in low-income communities worldwide. In this article, let’s learn more about the history and significance of the international event.
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD) or World Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day observed on May 28 in several countries worldwide. The day highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level. As per historical records, the day was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013. The annual event aims to educate people about menstrual hygiene and health, dispelling myths and misconceptions about menstruation. World Menstrual Hygiene Day also aims to advocate for the availability of menstrual products for all, especially in low-income communities worldwide. In this article, let’s learn more about the history and significance of the international event. Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 Messages and Images: Send Quotes, Slogans and Wallpapers To Highlight the Importance of Menstrual Care.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 Date and Theme
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 28. The theme for the awareness day is “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.”
World Menstrual Hygiene Day History
Menstrual Hygiene Day was initiated by the German non-profit WASH United in 2013. The day was observed for the first time in 2014. WASH United is the global coordinator of MH Day and acts as its international secretariat. WASH United leads the MH Day partner network with over 1,000 organisations. The day aims to advocate for the integration of menstrual hygiene management into global, national and local policies and programs.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Significance
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an important awareness day that aims to provide easy access to affordable menstrual products for everyone and eliminate the period stigma. The day also highlights the need for basic menstruation information for everyone. In developing countries, women's choices of menstrual hygiene materials are often limited by the costs, availability and social norms. Adequate sanitation facilities and access to feminine hygiene products are important but opening discussion making adequate education for women and girls is of equal importance.
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