CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Manushi Chhillar joins UNICEF’s initiative to promote menstrual hygiene. Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been roped in by UNICEF for the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day to spread awareness on the burning issue of menstrual hygiene in our country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 is: making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030. The overarching goal is to build a world where no one is held back because they menstruate by 2030.

Detailed explanation-3: -For the third year, as a build up to Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, UNICEF India is leading the #RedDotChallenge campaign to promote safety and hygiene in all aspects of lives – including period management and fighting COVID-19.

Detailed explanation-4: -“To create a world where no women 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 women is empowered to manage her menstruation safely, hygienically, with confidence and without shame, ” the official website said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Poor menstrual hygiene, however, can pose serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can result in future infertility and birth complications. Neglecting to wash hands after changing menstrual products can spread infections, such as hepatitis B and thrush.