The blog post discusses the critical yet often ignored intersection of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and water access. It highlights that around 500 million women and girls globally lack adequate facilities, clean water, or sanitary products for MHM. The blog highlights a recent community WASH survey in Pakistan revealed that nearly 40% of women face challenges managing their periods due to water-related issues, leading to stress. Integrating MHM into water-related programs can enhance the well-being and dignity of women and girls, improve health outcomes and increase educational opportunities – further supporting the need to incorporate gender and inclusion considerations into water policies and programs.
Blog » Menstrual Hygiene Management – A Missing Piece in the Water Agenda (2023)
Menstrual Hygiene Management – A Missing Piece in the Water Agenda (2023)
The blog post discusses the critical yet often ignored intersection of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and water access. It highlights that around 500 million women and girls globally lack adequate facilities, clean water, or sanitary products for MHM. The blog highlights a recent community WASH survey in Pakistan revealed that nearly 40% of women face challenges managing their periods due to water-related issues, leading to stress. Integrating MHM into water-related programs can enhance the well-being and dignity of women and girls, improve health outcomes and increase educational opportunities – further supporting the need to incorporate gender and inclusion considerations into water policies and programs.