World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: ‘World Menstrual Hygiene’ Day is celebrated every year on 28 May all over the world. It is celebrated so that women can be made aware about cleanliness during periods. Periods are a natural process that occurs in women.
Every woman has to go through this after a certain age. If women do not take care of cleanliness during periods, they may have to suffer from serious illness. Negligence in cleanliness during periods can give rise to serious problems. Let’s know its importance and theme.
History of ‘World Menstrual Hygiene Day’
It was first started in the year 2014. It was started by the non-profit organization WASH United. This organization said that it is very important to take care of hygiene during periods. A little negligence during periods can prove fatal.
History of ‘World Menstrual Hygiene Day’
It was first started in the year 2014. It was started by the non-profit organization WASH United. This organization said that it is very important to take care of hygiene during periods. A little carelessness during periods can prove fatal. The periods cycle is of 28 days. This is the reason why it is celebrated on the 28th of the month.
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 Theme
Every year the theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 is #PeriodFriendlyWorld. Earlier in the year 2023, the theme of this day was Making Menstruation a Normal Fait of Life by 2030.
If you ignore personal hygiene during periods, you may have to face problems. There may be itching and burning problem in the intimate area. Lack of cleanliness can increase the risk of reproductive tract infection.
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