28 May 2019

Menstruation is not a girls' or women’s issue – it’s a human rights issue

Menstruation is a natural, and essential, part of the reproductive cycle; roughly half the human population has or will experience it. But too often, menstruation is shrouded in mystery, leading to exclusion, neglect and discrimination.  On 28 May, Menstrual Hygiene Day, UNFPA is launching answers to frequently asked questions