28/05/2021
"Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself." ― Roseanne Barr
Every woman in the world deals with the monthly mensuration cycle, however, the need for hygiene is met with silence and neglect even today. To create awareness among people regarding menstrual hygiene, every year, May 28 is observed as World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021. The main aim to mark this day is to change the social stigma and taboo associated with menstruation. According to the search, in developing countries, women's menstrual hygiene is limited by social norms, costs, and availability. Due to this school or college going girl is forced to stay at home during their menstruation period every month.
So to create adequate awareness and education among girls and women regarding hygiene, World Mensuration Hygiene Day was introduced. This special day was initiated by a German-based NGO WASH United in 2014. Not many know the reason behind opting for May 28 as Menstrual Hygiene, on average, the menstrual cycle for most women is 28 days and the period lasts for five days. This is how the date of this special day was decided.
Wishing all the best on this Menstrual Hygiene Day to all the girls and women across the world!