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*UN Petitioned To Recognise Menstrual Hygiene As A Basic Human Right* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?hc A South African national, Francesca Nxedhlana, started a petition to Sima Sami Iskandar Bahous, the Executive Director of UN-Women to push for menstrual hygiene to be recognised as a basic human right such as shelter. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 13 September 2021 the appointment of Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN-Women. ---------- Pindula is best experienced with the Android App. *Download APK here:* https://zero.pindula.co.zw/media/apps/apks/pindula23.apk _On Econet, Pindula does NOT use your data_ ---------- In her petition (click here to view the petition), Nxedhlana said about 500 million people are affected by Period Poverty access globally. Reads the petition: > It is estimated that 500 million people are affected by Period Poverty access globally. Access to menstrual hygiene must be a BASIC HUMAN RIGHT, such as shelter and food. > Yet for this cycle, none of us would be here. > The unintended consequences of period poverty > – Leads to absenteeism with a knock-on effect on school performance as well as future earning power. > – Reduced participation in physical activities > – Exacerbation of gender gaps in education > – Increase in drop-out rates > – Creates self-esteem and self-worth issues > – Period shaming and bullying > – Dysmenorrhea goes untreated, impacting the quality of life. More: Change.org itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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