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" Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Sir Richard Steele

A common misconception is that women and girls have diminished capacities, whether physical or emotional, due to their menstrual cycles. These ideas can create barriers to opportunities, reinforcing gender inequality. In truth, most women and girls do not have their abilities hindered in any way by menstruation.

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If you have older children, they can share books with your younger children, or you can all read together. Taking turns, asking questions and listening to the answers are all important skills that will help children when they start learning how to read.

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“When a child memorizes ten words, they can only read ten words. If a child learns the sounds of ten letters, they will be able to read: 350 three-sound words, 4,320 four-sound words and 21,650 five-sound words." ~ Dr Martin Kozloff

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Exclusion From Public Life:

Some restrictions are self-imposed; during their periods, women or girls may fear participating in activities like school, athletics or social gatherings. These practices can reinforce the idea that women and girls have less claim to public spaces, and that they are less able to participate in public life.

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You can also vary the books and printed materials you read. Picture books, ebooks, magazines, instruction manuals, TV guides and letters can all be interesting and engaging for your child.

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Exclusion from Public Life:

The view that menstruation is dirty or shameful contributes to restrictions women and girls face during vaginal bleeding, which exist in many, if not most, countries. Some restrictions are cultural, such as prohibitions on handling food or entering religious spaces, or the requirement that women and girls isolate themselves.

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“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” - Walt Disney

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Menstruation and Human Rights:

Menstruation-related teasing, exclusion and shame also undermine the principle of human dignity.

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You can borrow great children’s books for free from your local library. This means you can have plenty of books in your home for your child to explore – and it won’t cost you a cent.

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Menstruation and Human Rights:

Gender inequality, extreme poverty, humanitarian crises and harmful traditions can all turn menstruation into a time of deprivation and stigma, which can undermine their enjoyment of fundamental human rights.

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