A Time for Global Action: Addressing Girls’ Menstrual Hygiene Management Needs in Schools

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Marni Sommer and colleagues reflect on priorities needed to guide global, national, and local action to address girls' menstrual hygiene management needs in schools.

Vyšlo v časopise: A Time for Global Action: Addressing Girls’ Menstrual Hygiene Management Needs in Schools. PLoS Med 13(2): e32767. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001962
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Marni Sommer and colleagues reflect on priorities needed to guide global, national, and local action to address girls' menstrual hygiene management needs in schools.

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