Menstrual Hygiene 101

Poor menstrual hygiene can cause health issues, social shame, and limited access to education.

What to know:

• Poor menstrual hygiene can cause health issues, social shame, and limited access to education.
• Education promotes a healthy attitude and enables girls and women to manage their periods with dignity and confidence.
• Find out more about the importance of menstrual hygiene education.

Learn More about this cause:

Millions of women and girls in Africa lack access to adequate menstrual health facilities, leading to serious health risks and reduced access to education and economic opportunities. 

Together with Global Citizen, the BeyGOOD Fellows launched #WeCanPERIOD, a campaign to end period poverty in Africa by raising awareness and providing resources for safe and hygienic menstrual management.

You can be a champion for menstrual hygiene ー take the quiz to learn why we must break the silence and end the stigma surrounding menstruation.