Case Study: Addressing the menstrual hygiene needs of women and girls

International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
01
August
2018
Output type
Case study
Location
Global
Focus areas
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
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Programme
Humanitarian Innovation
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These case studies reflect Red Cross and Red Crescent experiences in East Africa, and recommendations for supporting women and girls with menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in emergencies.

Findings highlighted the importance of appropriate facilities, including safe and private spaces for maintaining hygiene and washing, changing and drying pads.

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