Scotland Makes Feminine Products Free
According to Popsugar, Scotland has become the first country in the world to make feminine products free. A new law called the Period Products Act went into effect on Monday that requires schools, colleges, and government facilities to make tampons and sanitary pads available for free.
Although Scotland has been funding free menstrual products for women since 2017, the Period Products Act makes the practice a legal requirement. The law also establishes a phone app that helps direct women to the free products. “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” says Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison. “This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products.”
Should other countries follow Scotland’s lead?
