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Why #MenstruationMatters

Social media users mark Menstrual Hygiene Day to eliminate the stigma surrounding periods.

People online are marking the second annual Menstrual Hygiene Day by raising awareness about menstruation and the different factors that affect girls and women around the world. The global campaign aims to “create a world in which every woman and girl can manage her menstruation in a hygienic way”. Many are trying to break the stigma of discussing this issue using #MenstruationMatters.