Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual global awareness day observed on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management. It was initiated in 2013 by the German-based nongovernmental organization WASH United and was observed for the first time in 2014. The day aims to break taboos and raise awareness surrounding menstruation, with particular focus on the challenges faced by women and girls in developing countries who lack access to menstrual hygiene information, facilities and products.
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Sponsoring Body Health GoalHighlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level 1 Program status (class) Classification
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It was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.
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It was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.
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To highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) at a global level.
- Wikipedia 'Menstrual Hygiene Day': annual observance since 2014, present tense; checked 2026-09-27.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD, MH Day in short) is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) at a global level. It was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.
Associated With: Hygiene and Sanitation, Lead section
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD, MH Day in short) is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) at a global level.
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