Bill > HR0236

This Resolution declares May 28, 2021, as Menstrual Hygiene Day in the State of Illinois, acknowledging that individuals who menstruate worldwide face challenges such as lack of access to affordable menstrual supplies, safe facilities, and societal stigma, which negatively impact their education, health, and overall potential. It highlights that Menstrual Hygiene Day, initiated in 2013 by the non-profit WASH United, serves as a global platform to raise awareness, break down negative social norms, and encourage action from various sectors, including governments and non-profits, to ensure everyone can manage their menstruation safely, hygienically, and without shame.