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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/p>\n

United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres announced on 13 September 2021 the appointment of Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN-Women.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Yet for this cycle, none of us would be here.<\/p>\n

The unintended consequences of period poverty<\/p>\n

\u2013 Leads to absenteeism with a knock-on effect on school performance as well as future earning power.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Reduced participation in physical activities<\/p>\n

\u2013 Exacerbation of gender gaps in education<\/p>\n

\u2013 Increase in drop-out rates<\/p>\n

\u2013 Creates self-esteem and self-worth issues<\/p>\n

\u2013 Period shaming and bullying<\/p>\n

\u2013 Dysmenorrhea goes untreated, impacting the quality of life.<\/p>\n

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