Menstrual hygiene: About the guidelines Menstrual hygiene management

About the guidelines Menstrual hygiene management is an integral part of the Swachh Bharat Mission Guidelines (SBM-G). The Menstrual Hygiene Management Guideline is issued by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to support all adolescent girls and women. UNICEF works to improve menstrual health and hygiene for millions of people across the world who face stigma, discrimination and lack of access. Learn about UNICEF's four key areas of intervention: social support, knowledge and skills, facilities and services, and absorbent materials. Learn how to manage your periods in a clean, healthy, and dignified way with this comprehensive guide. Find out the importance, challenges, and tips of menstrual hygiene, as well as the types and disposal of sanitary products. Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) is essential to the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. On any given day, over 800 million women worldwide are menstruating, but an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management (MHM). To effectively manage their menstruation, girls and women require access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, affordable and appropriate menstrual hygiene materials ...