UNICEF Mexico and Essity Aim to Beak Taboos over Menstrual Hygiene

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" The project is called Hygiene is our right, and highlights the rights of children and young people in relation to health, education and gender equality. The shortage of water and hygiene facilities in schools may contribute to higher absenteeism and poorer school results. According to UNICEF*, 43% of girls and adolescents in Mexico point out that during their period they prefer to stay at home than go to school. A national survey** shows that one in five schools lack adequate washrooms and 58% lack water.

"With Hygiene is our right we will work with breaking taboos surrounding menstruation and address issues around good hand hygiene, which will increase well-being and equality in schools and society. We will now continue to help improve hygiene routines among children and young people together with UNICEF in Mexico," says Joséphine Edwall Björklund, Senior Vice President, Communications at Essity. "