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By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor - Zimbabwe Dignified Menstruation Opens the Gate to a Period-Friendly World, Justice, and Health. Dignified menstruation is an entry gate towards a period-friendly world and SRHRJ, and that is the message advocates carried forward during the SHE & Rights session marking International Day of Action for Women’s Health and Menstrual Hygiene. The session was organised by Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) and C

By Hamu Madzedze 1. What Menstrual Health actually means? Menstrual health goes beyond just having pads. The World Health Organization and UNFPA define it as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in relation to the menstrual cycle. This incudes 1. Access to accurate information about the menstrual cycle and how to manage it hygienically. 2. Access to safe, affordable menstrual materials that are effective and appropriate for the individual. 3. Access to