Mumbai: Miss World 2017 pageant winner Manushi Chillar has been roped in by Unicef to promote Menstrual Awareness on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on Friday.
Talking about the need to dispel the stigma around menstruation, the model actress said "Poor menstrual hygiene affects the health and wellbeing of women and especially girls, but we don't very often discuss this. The existing culture of silence, misinformation and harmful myths around menstruation deny many girls the future and opportunities that they deserve."
Manushi is currently working towards awareness on menstrual hygiene in India through Project Shakti.
The actress also commented that the COVID-19 induced lockdown has disrupted access to sanitary products.
"Covid-19, lockdown and safety precautions have disrupted access to sanitary products, adding to the challenges they face. We need to speak up to dispel menstruation-related taboos and stigma, sensitize men and boys to be supportive of girls; and support availability of essential sanitary products for girls and women in times of crisis." She said.