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Menstrual Hygiene Day – May 28

May 29 , 2019 1880 days 731 0
  • Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day observed on May 28.
  • It highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).
  • It was initiated by the German-based NGO, WASH United in 2014.
  • The day offers an opportunity to actively advocate for the integration of MHM into global, national and local policies and programmes.
  • Since 1947, Japan’s Labour Laws provide women with menstrual leaves.
  • On the occasion of this day, Tamil Nadu government has installed Rs.5 sanitary napkin vending machines at Government Multi Super Speciality hospital in Chennai.
 

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