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Updated May 30th, 2020 at 18:31 IST

AR Rahman's daughter takes 'red dot challenge', shares personal experience in strong note

AR Rahman's daughter Khatija Rahman took the 'red dot challenge' and shared her personal experience in a strong note on the taboos surrounding menstruation

Reported by: Joel Kurian
AR Rahman's daughter takes 'red dot challenge', shares personal experience in strong note
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In the build-up to the World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, netizens had been participating in the ‘Red Dot Challenge’. Even numerous celebrities had posted pictures with a red dot on their palm to put an end to ‘period shaming’, highlighting the importance of menstrual hygiene. AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman too joined the movement with a strong post. 

READ: Aditi Rao Hydari Takes Up The Red Dot Challenge To Put A Full Stop To Period Shaming

Sharing a photo displaying her 'red dot,' Khatija termed it 'sad' that menstruation was ‘still a taboo topic.’ She was not pleased about women having to ‘hide’ it from men when they are menstruating.

She claimed she too was one who’d do that, hiding it from her father and brother. Khatija also wrote that she’d secretly eat food when she couldn’t tell her family that she can’t fast because of her periods. She added that it took a while for her to ‘open out’ to them.

Expressing surprise at opening up her ‘raw thoughts’, she termed as ‘extremely saddening’ that many children from low income families don’t go to school due to lack of access to good sanitation. She hoped for the day when sanitary napkins aren’t considered a 'luxury product,' but is is available at an affordable price. She urged her followers ‘to make a change.’

READ: Manushi Chhillar Joins The Red Dot Challenge, Claims 'it's Time To Break The Silence'

Here’s the post

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanks to @shakthisreegopalan @lavita_lobo_ for giving me the confidence to open up about this. It’s sad that menstruation 🩸 is still a taboo topic to be discussed - how women have to hide it from the men when they have their periods. I was the same person as well. I wouldn’t want my dad or brother to know that I couldn’t fast, so on the days of not fasting I would hide and eat my food in my room. It took a while for me to open out as well. I can’t believe I’m writing my raw thoughts out. A lot of children from low income families can’t go to school because they don’t have access to good sanitation. This is extremely saddening. I hope sanitary napkins aren’t considered a luxury product and is considered an essential product and is available at an affordable price. Let’s make a change together. @post.for.change #reddotchallenge @unicefindia #menstrualhygieneday #breakingtaboostogether #mentruationisnotaboo #menstruationisnotadirtyword

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Earlier, stars like Aditi Rao Hydari, Manushi Chhillar,  Diana Penty and Neha Dhupia had taken the challenge, and raised important points like only 12 per cent of women have access to sanitary menstrual hygiene in India.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PERiOD: Only 12% of women & girls have access to sanitary menstrual hygiene in India with a majority of them relying on outdated, unhygienic methods during menstruation. @stc_india @UNICEFIndia ‬ ‪#ItsTimeForAction #Reddotchallenge #MHDay2020 ‬ 🔴 ‪#PeriodsInPandemics ... It doesn't stop for pandemic.‬ ‪While we are tucked away in our homes, there are millions of girls who may not be able to access menstrual hygiene. #ItsTimeForAction so we don't miss menstrual hygiene in the myriad.‬ 🔴 ‪ PERIOD. . .Is what made Shalini travel from a village in Nuapada in Odisha to Women Deliver event in Canada. She is a champion who uses poetry to spread awareness on menstruation in her community. Swipe left ... and Check out her poetry & celebrate her spirit . 🔴

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Not only do we need to put a period on shaming the period, we must ensure we switch to using sustainable products that protect our health and the health of the environment. I use biodegradable sanitary napkins. Many have started using menstrual cups and re-usable/washable cloth napkins. These products need to be made easily accessible and cost effective so many more women can benefit from personal hygiene that secures their health and protects our planet. #DYK regular sanitary napkins are made mostly of plastic? This plastic lasts in the environment for hundreds of years. Most often sanitary napkins are incinerated and are a source of toxic waste. Spread the word and be the change 🔴 #RedDotChallenge #PostForChange @Post.For.Change @UnicefIndia @savethechildren_india

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READ: Neha Dhupia Takes Up Red Dot Challenge To Throw Some Light On Menstrual Hygiene

READ: Dia Mirza Takes Up The Red Dot Challenge, Talks About Sustainable Sanitary Products

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Published May 30th, 2020 at 18:31 IST

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