355 million Indians menstruate. A majority of them still dont' have access to sanitary hygiene.
What's At Stake? What Can I Do?
In collaboration with
355 million Indians menstruate. A majority of them still dont' have access to sanitary hygiene.
What's At Stake? What Can I Do?
In collaboration with
ONLY 48% ADOLESCENT GIRLS*
ARE AWARE ABOUT MENSTRUATION BEFORE THEIR FIRST PERIOD.
*Source: Dasra
ONLY 48% ADOLESCENT GIRLS*
ARE AWARE ABOUT MENSTRUATION BEFORE THEIR FIRST PERIOD.
*Source: Dasra
Years of activism, followed by recent popular culture, has mainstreamed the conversation around menstrual taboos. While this is leading to a rise in the use of commercial sanitary pads, the stigma around menstrual health and sexual and reproductive health and rights continues to thrive. Traditional and religious beliefs, and the connotation of 'impurity', have created a massive obstacle to access to menstrual health.
According to a report by WaterAid, illnesses related to a lack of water, basic sanitation and hygiene are the fifth biggest cause of death among women and girls. Dasra's 2014 report states that close to 23 million girls in India drop out of school every year due to a lack of proper sanitation facilities. Sexual and reproductive health and rights are crucial for a dignified, inclusive upbringing for women and girls.
Become A Menstrual Health Champion
Access to Menstrual Hygiene isn’t too much to ask. Menstruating people deserve a dignified life complete with access to water, sanitation and hygiene, devoid of stigma. Speak up to share your experiences and opinion on access to menstrual health and help decision makers address these issues and create better access to health and sanitation facilities.
Publish Stories
Write about the need for education, sanitation and better health and hygiene necessities for menstruating people, or speak up against the taboos and stigmas facing menstruating people.
Take the YKA Action Challenge
Attend a two-day workshop led by MHM experts in your city and win a seed grant of ₹50,000 to run your own campaign to improve menstual hygiene management in your community!
Take the challenge
#Periodपाठ Writing Contest
Write an open letter to your govt. representative asking for better
menstrual hygiene facilities and win up to ₹30,000!
#Periodपाठ Writing Contest
Write an open letter to your govt. representative asking for better menstrual hygiene facilities and win up to ₹30,000!
Tweet to Demand Change!
Join the movement online and demand policy-level action from decision around sexual and reproductive health and rights.