The measures are intended to end “period poverty” — or the circumstances, and in some cases, prohibitive expense that have left many without access to sanitary products when they need them. Two years ago, Scotland also made history when it began providing free sanitary products to students at schools, colleges and universities, through a government program. Wales and England followed last year with similar programs that provide free sanitary products in schools. “Our prize is the opportunity to consign period poverty to history. Some transgender people may also experience difficulties in accessing sanitary products.

Source: bd News24 November 26, 2020 12:00 UTC