UNICEF'S U-report poll in the MENA region highlights that 20% of girls lack essential menstrual information, 30% miss school during their period, and 15% face challenges accessing safe toilets and clean water, all of which impact health and education.
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In commemoration of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day on May 28th, 2023, UNICEF Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office launched a regional U-Report to amplify the voices of both young females and males across the MENA region. The U-Report findings1 sheds light on crucial aspects of a dignified menstrual health and hygiene such as awareness, challenges, usage of menstrual supplies, strategies to manage the menstrual cycle, and the significance of being able to speaking openly about menstruation.