Night Run: Power to Period: "Breaking Taboos, Empowering Women"
- May 28, 2022
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Objective:
Raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and challenge deep-rooted taboos surrounding menstruation by creating an inclusive, stigma-free environment through mass participation and community dialogue.
Key Highlights:
Activities/Programs:
Night run on Menstrual Hygiene Day to symbolize empowerment and visibility for menstrual health
Awareness campaigns including debates, cycle rallies, flash mobs, and poster-making competitions.
Interactive social media challenges that engaged a wider audience beyond the physical event.
Active involvement of NSS, NCC, Kudumbasree, and Anganwadi workers in organizing and spreading the message.
Outcome:
Significantly increased awareness on menstrual hygiene and dismantling of menstrual taboos.
Fostered community dialogue and empowered participants to carry the message within their networks.
Created an inclusive and supportive environment for women’s health through mass participation and digital engagement.
DCIP interns played a key role in managing logistics and executing the awareness campaign, ensuring widespread impact.