How to Empower Women & Girls through Personal Hygiene Practices?
Menstrual health management is an essential component of women empowerment. But unfortunately, women & girls… Menstrual health management is an essential component of women empowerment. But unfortunately, women & girls in many communities lack the necessary menstrual hygiene products and sanitation facilities. According to UNESCO , approximately 130 million girls leave their schools due to menstrual health & hygiene issues. Another study mentioned that in developing countries like India, there is a 70% increase in reproductive tract infection (RTI) owing to poor menstrual hygiene. Women empowerment and promoting women’s rights in menstrual health have emerged as part of significant global movements and have become a serious concern. By addressing the issue of menstrual health & hygiene, Cristiana Sandor , CEO, Stetho Health Systems, said, “Empowerment starts with providing females necessary sanitary products & educating them about the importance of menstrual he