Introduction:
On the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Swabhiman Samiti in collaboration with the Community Health Center Uska Bazar, organized an awareness program at the Swabhiman Samiti office in Sekhui, Uska Bazar. The event aimed to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and address the challenges faced by girls and women during menstruation.
Key Speakers and Sessions:
Discussion on Menstrual Hygiene Practices:
Addressing Social Myths:
Additional Speakers:
Several other healthcare professionals shared their insights, including:
Cultural Presentation:
The event also featured a skit on menstrual hygiene, performed by adolescent girls Neetu, Khushi, Shanti, Preeti, and Mamta. This skit creatively highlighted the importance of maintaining hygiene during menstruation and broke some common myths associated with the topic.
Program Coordinators and Participants:
The event was coordinated by Sambhavati from Swabhiman Samiti, with over 150 adolescent girls and women in attendance. Notable figures from Swabhiman Samiti, including Vinod Ji, Mamta Verma, Sambhavati, Suman, Priyanka, and Zarina, also participated in the event.
Conclusion:
The International Menstrual Hygiene Day program organized by Swabhiman Samiti and Community Health Center Uska Bazar was a great success in raising awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. By addressing common myths, encouraging hygienic practices, and discussing the importance of medical consultation during menstruation, the event empowered adolescent girls and women to take better care of their health and break the stigma surrounding menstruation.
Acknowledgments:
Special thanks to Dr. S.K. Patel, Dr. Preeti Shukla, and all the healthcare professionals for their valuable contributions. Swabhiman Samiti also thanks the adolescent girls who performed the street play, and the community members who participated actively in making the event a success.
