Maintaining proper menstrual hygiene must for well-being of every girl child: MSCW chairperson
IFP Bureau26 Aug 2022
The Manipur State Commission for Women organised a one-day awareness programme on menstrual hygiene on Friday.
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The Manipur State Commission for Women organised a one-day awareness programme on menstrual hygiene on Friday.
Traditional misconceptions in regard to women’s monthly menstrual cycle, lead to many girls being hesitant to seek the necessary attention whenever they get their monthly cycle, which can further lead to multiple health complications, Ningol Club president Khundongbam Sophiya said.
Girl Up Manipur stated that an interactive session with the islanders about the various myths and taboos associated with menstruation was also conducted.
As many as 50 per cent of women and adolescent girls are struggling to get access to menstrual hygiene products during these current challenging times, according to a recent survey conducted on urban slum clusters in Delhi by Katha Slum Resurgence Initiative (SRI) team.