(MasikPali Din) To increase awareness about the Hygiene to be maintained during a period, students of Std IX were provided with a video dealing with 'What Goes on During Menstruation' on May 27th, 2022. In addition, students were also sent a short animated film titled 'Menstrual Health & Hygiene'. This film explained away the misconceptions related to menstrual cycles. It also highlighted the health and hygiene measures that need to be maintained during a period. Parents & students were also requested to watch the movie PadMan, which deals with the similar issue. Students were then encouraged to present their learning through art, in the form of a drawing or an informative poster. Topics suggested were:
- Menstrual Hygiene
- Proper Disposal of Sanitary Pads
There was an online session scheduled on May 28th from 11am to 1.20pm where important points were covered such as the importance of Menstrual Cycle Days and discussion on the health of women. To break taboos surrounding menstruation, raise awareness of the importance of good menstrual hygiene for parents, children and teachers was initiated by SCERT. Videos explaining about menstrual hygiene were also shown in a WhatsApp group. Also, a drawing competition had been organised where the topic mentioned was absorbent cotton pads (disposable or reusable). Students needed to prepare a model where the sanitary pads could be disposed of. Three students submitted their drawings online by WhatsApp before June 3rd. Their names are:
- Aisha Shaikh from 8A
- Yvette Koli from 8B
- Aisha Mahimi from 8C
Enclosed are the pictures of their drawing models.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed on May 28th each year, coinciding with the International Day of Action for Women's Health 2022, across the world. The day highlights the importance of menstrual care and raises awareness about the social issues faced by women during menstruation and those who don't have access to sanitary products. Why is May 28th chosen? Menstrual cycles average 28 days in length and females menstruate an average of five days each month (May is the fifth month of the year).
- "To create a world where no woman or girl is held back because they menstruate, by 2030" is the theme of the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022. This means a world where every girl or woman is empowered to manage her menstruation safely, hygienically, with confidence and without shame.
The vision is to create a world where:
- Everyone has access to and can afford menstrual products of their choice.
- Period stigma and social discrimination is history.
- Everyone has basic information about menstruation, including men and boys.
- Everyone can access period-friendly water, sanitation and hygiene facilities anywhere in the world.
Along with spreading awareness through videos and discussion, this year on May 28th 2022, six students from Std 7 participated in drawing and innovative model making activities based on the absorbents used during menstruation and their proper disposal. The main focus was on using recyclable and eco-friendly resources.
