Why does menstrual hygiene matter? As humanitarian professionals, do we really need to consider this issue in emergencies? What is all the fuss about?
Despite increased attention from the global humanitarian community to addressing the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) needs of adolescent girls and women in emergency settings, this issue is often overlooked and poorly addressed.
The risks of not appropriately addressing menstrual hygiene management needs, particularly in emergencies, are many.
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