A 'period emoji' on mobile devices could help break the taboo of menstruation, according to an international child rights group, which is pushing for an icon to help highlight the stigma that girls experience when they menstruate. Menstruation is still taboo in many countries around the world, where it's often considered embarrassing or shameful. "Girls and women have told us about the embarrassment and shame they suffer when it's their period. The charity last week launched five 'period emojis' and invited the public to vote for their preferred icon. However, globally 1.25 billion women do not have access to a toilet during menstruation, according to the charity WaterAid.

Source: The Star May 30, 2017 13:07 UTC