Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media and individuals to promote Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). MH Day raises awareness of the challenges women and girls worldwide face due to their menstruation and highlights solutions that address these challenges, including through media work.On 28 May 2014, MH Day was celebrated for the first time.
350 events in 54 countries (up from 180 events in 34 countries in 2016), including educational events in schools, community rallies, concerts to raise awareness, advocacy workshops with governments, product donations and many more. India with 67 events was the most active country this year.
In 2012, several important groups involved in public health began to break the silence on MHM and turn their attention to the issue globally, including grassroots organizers, social entrepreneurs and United Nations agencies.
May 28 has symbolic meaning. May is the 5th month of the year and women menstruate an average of 5 days every month. Also, the menstrual cycle averages 28 days.
The objectives of MHD include:
To catalyse a growing, global movement that recognizes and supports girl’s and women’s rights and build partnerships among those partners on national and local level.
To engage in policy dialogue and actively advocate for the integration of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) into global, national and local policies and programmes.
To address the challenges and hardships many women and girls face during their menstruation.
To highlight the positive and innovative solutions being taken to address these challenges.
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