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Gaza women lack menstrual products amid humanitarian crisis
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For many women and girls in Gaza, menstruation has become a daily struggle for health, dignity, privacy, and basic human comfort, We Are Not Numbers reported. The lack of access to menstrual products has forced Palestinians to rely on inadequate alternatives, compromising hygiene and increasing health risks during their periods.
The crisis reflects broader shortages in Gaza's humanitarian situation, where basic supplies remain scarce. Women face compounded challenges managing menstruation without proper sanitary materials, often unable to attend school or work during their cycles due to lack of resources and privacy.
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