The day is observed on 28 May because menstrual cycles average 28 days in length and people menstruate an average of five days each month. (May is the fifth month of the year.)

It is meant to educate that menstruation is a biological process so that people can menstruate without feeling fear or shame and without being treated like less or exposed to more vulnerabilities.

It also addresses period poverty, or the inability to afford the menstrual supplies needed to manage health and hygiene with dignity.

Under the RESPOND projects’ purview, a video was compiled to share a brief overview on menstruation, the importance of menstrual care and hygiene, bust menstruation myths that are prevalent locally and to share information on common menstruation disorders.

The video featured Dr Rashmira Balasuriya, Head of Mentors, The Arka Initiative and volunteer Doctor at FPA Sri Lanka.

To view with Sinhala subtitiles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUjX1IjNkLo

To view with Tamil subtitiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIgYg82hbQ