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    "id": 1085175,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me an opportunity to make this Statement concerning menstrual health management. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.41 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of national concern, namely menstrual health management. In 2012, several organizations involved in public health began to break the silence on menstrual health management and turned their attention to the issue globally, including grassroots organizations, social entrepreneurs and the United Nations (UN). In culmination of such efforts, May 28th is now observed as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Menstrual Hygiene Management was initiated by the German based Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) United in 2014. The main aim of marking this day is to change the social stigma and taboo associated with menstruation. Madam Temporary Speaker, it is important to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at the national and global level. In developing countries, women’s choices of menstrual hygiene materials are often limited by the costs, availability and social norms. Menstrual hygiene management can hence be extremely challenging for females in developing countries where clean water and toilet facilities are often inadequate. Females with disabilities face even greater challenges during this moment given the fact that many times they are isolated, discriminated, and in the process, they lack information regarding menstrual hygiene and management. Madam Temporary Speaker, in most traditional cultures, menstruation is not discussed openly by parents and caregivers. It is left to schools to disseminate the information. In the event that the school does not disseminate information on menstrual hygiene, the girl child ends up not knowing how to manage herself. This can have a direct impact on their health, education and dignity. The menstrual hygiene day is meant to serve as a platform to bring together individual organizations, social businesses and the media to create a united and strong voice for women and girls. The objectives of the menstrual hygiene day include some of the following- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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