menstrual waste

Red Dot Challenge by the UNICEF initiative aimed to promote menstrual talks. The red dot challenge aims at busting myths and promotes facts on menstrual hygiene, collectively inspiring all – men, boys, women and girls to candidly talk about menstruation.

Menstrual taboo has long been a common scenario in India and we are paying a hefty price for it. According to an NDTV report, 23 million girls drop out of school every year due to the lack of facilities regarding menstruation. Lack of knowledge and proper hygiene results in life-threatening conditions in numerous women. Improper disposal of menstrual waste causes serious health complications which sometimes claim the lives of the sanitation workers handling them.