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Why Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Is Required in Rural/Slums in India
In India alone, there are more than 355 million females who menstruate. Across the country, so many of them face several barriers with regards to menstrual hygiene. Statistics have shown that about 71% of these girls do not have a general knowledge on menstruation even before they begin their periods. The percentage of women who cannot afford to buy sanitary pads has risen to 70%. Another report made in 2012 affirms that a huge percentage of government-owned schools do not have a good functioning toilet or even a separate toilet for girls. The international menstrual hygiene day is observed on the 28th of May each year. Women empowerment NGOs in India use this day to raise menstrual hygiene awareness in the country. This includes enlightening women in the country on the need for per...
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"I CAN" shows how discrimination and other human rights violations against women affect children and vice versa.
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