Advocates and educators say menstrual stigma, lack of sanitary products and poor sanitation in informal settlements continue to disrupt girls’ education and dignity during their periods.

On any given day, more than 300 million women and girls worldwide are menstruating, while an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for…

Menstrual health cannot remain a silent issue discussed only among women. It is a societal issue that requires collective responsibility.