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Reusable pads giving dignity to slum girls

The use of reusable menstrual pads among women is fast gaining popularity because of durability and cost-effectiveness.

A December 2018 study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) revealed a high preference for reusable pads compared to disposable ones. The study showed that 84 per cent of girls preferred reusable pads over disposable pads, while 8 per cent preferred a combination of both.

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