Such information should be provided at home and at school. Educating girls before their first period - and, importantly, boys - on menstruation, builds their confidence, contributes to social solidarity and encourages healthy habits. Many girls do not have complete and accurate understanding of menstruation as a normal biological process.For every girl, this signifies an important transition to womanhood - a time when they would benefit from the support of family and friends. The first period can be met with either celebration, fear or concern.

On average a woman menstruates for about 7 years during their lifetime.

“Meeting the hygiene needs of all adolescent girls is a fundamental issue of human rights, dignity, and public health.” Nine key facts on menstruation: “At UNICEF, we envision a world where every girl can learn, play, and safeguard her own health without experiencing stress, shame, or unnecessary barriers to information or supplies during menstruation,' said Sanjay Wijesekera UNICEF Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Stigma, taboos and myths prevent adolescent girls - and boys - from the opportunity to learn about menstruation and develop healthy habits. Yet, as normal as it is, menstruation is stigmatized around the world.Ī lack of information about menstruation leads to damaging misconceptions and discrimination, and can cause girls to miss out on normal childhood experiences and activities. Most women menstruate each month for about two to seven days. Roughly half of the female population - around 26 per cent of the global population - are of reproductive age.

Menstruation is a normal and healthy part of life for most women. Menstruation is stigmatized all over the world.

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