Period poverty: The fight for menstrual hygiene in Pakistan
Pacific Asia • Nov 12, 2025, 2:03 PM
1 min de lecture
Pakistan is one of the worst affected countries by period poverty. According to UNICEF, nearly 44 percent of girls lack access to the minimum resources needed to manage their periods, whether at home, at school or at work. Limited access to menstrual hygiene products, clean water and sanitation facilities, coupled with a lack of information, has serious consequences, preventing many girls and women from attending school or work. Our correspondents report.
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