Discover why menstrual hygiene matters this Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025. Learn how awareness, education, and access to sanitary care empower women and break period stigma.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed every year on May 28, is a global platform to raise awareness about the challenges women and girls face due to menstruation and highlight the importance of good Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).
In 2025, this day calls for collective action to break the silence, end the stigma, and ensure dignity, safety, and health for every menstruator.
Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet in many parts of the world, it remains taboo and stigmatized. This leads to:
These barriers deeply affect:
Poor hygiene can lead to UTIs, reproductive tract infections, and toxic shock syndrome.
Millions of girls miss school or even drop out due to lack of access to menstrual hygiene products or clean toilets.
Lack of education and stigma reinforce discrimination, reducing opportunities for menstruating individuals.
Unsafe practices put women at risk physically and emotionally, often stripping away their dignity.
Creating a period-positive world involves everyone.
Boys and men must also be educated to foster empathy and end discrimination. Communities, schools, families, and governments must work together to ensure menstruation is no longer a barrier.
The official 2025 theme will be released by WASH United, the global coordinator of MH Day.
Past themes include:
The 2025 theme is expected to focus on equity, access, and global inclusion.
| Aspect | ✅ Good Practice | ❌ Poor Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Products | Use clean pads, cups, tampons; change every 4–6 hours | Using same pad too long; dirty cloth; no product |
| Cleaning | Wash with warm water, mild soap | Using harsh chemicals or avoiding washing |
| Disposal | Wrap pads; use bins or incinerators | Flushing or open dumping |
| Hand Hygiene | Wash hands before/after changing products | Touching pads without washing hands |
| Clothing | Clean, breathable underwear; change regularly | Wearing tight/dirty undergarments |
| Diet & Hydration | Iron-rich foods; plenty of water | Skipping meals or being dehydrated |
| Exercise | Light yoga or walks if comfortable | Avoiding movement due to myths |
| Education | Encourage open talk; school learning | Hiding or shaming periods |
Raising awareness about periods helps eliminate shame and misinformation. A strong awareness campaign should include:
✅ Donate or Volunteer to menstrual hygiene organizations
✅ Educate Others in schools, homes, and workplaces
✅ Support Policy Change for free pads in schools
✅ Talk Openly and bust myths in your circle
✅ Use Social Media to normalize periods
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 is more than a campaign—it’s a call for global action.
Let’s build a world where menstruation is safe, shame-free, and supported. Where no girl misses school, and no woman faces discrimination just because of her period.
💪 Let’s celebrate period power, demand equality, and ensure every menstruator lives with dignity and confidence.
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