Sanitary napkins: Bridging the divide

New Delhi, Jun 5  : Niine Movement has announced a tie-up with the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of the nation to spearhead activities across India and bridge the divide between the 18 per cent of women using sanitary napkins and the 82 per cent reverting to unsafe alternatives including old clothes, rags, hay and even ash.
Moved by the harrowing story of one of the many girls across India without access to hygienic sanitary products, Niine Movement was launched with the mission to raise awareness of the importance of menstrual hygiene and the urgent need to tackle the taboos associated with menstruation.
The partnership followed a summit on women’s healthcare held here, in which experts discussed major issues and advancements, regarding treatment of women’s reproductive health with particular focus on pregnancy.
The summit featured participation by social entrepreneurs Payal and Amar Tulsiyan, co-founders of menstrual hygiene awareness initiative–Niine Movement.
The step followed the successful launch of the Niine Movement during the Menstrual Awareness Conclave to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day last month.
The Tulsiyan couple were among the panelists speaking at a session during the summit focusing on adolescent girls’ health which took place on June 1-3 here.
FOGSI is a professional organisation representing practitioners of obstetrics and gynaecology in India.
Dr Sampath Kumari, Dr Bharti Maheshwari, Dr Vinita Singh, Dr Gunjan Gupta, Dr Vaishali Chavan, Dr Parul Nigamand Dr Nidhi Khera, were among the experts who participated in the panel discussion.
Payal and Amar Tulsiyan were also presented the prestigious Partner in Health Award.
UNI.