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VideoMay 25, 2022

Menstrual Hygiene Day: No One Has to Be Left Behind Because of Menstruation

Good menstrual hygiene management plays a fundamental role in enabling women, girls, and other menstruators to reach their full potential. To effectively manage their menstruation, girls and women require access to water and sanitation facilities, affordable and appropriate menstrual hygiene materials, information on good practices, and a supportive environment where they can manage menstruation without embarrassment or stigma. The World Bank Group is committed to helping create a world where no one is left behind because of their period.