Scotland, a United Kingdom nation, has made history in the global efforts to end period poverty by offering tampons and other period products free to anyone in need of them.
The products will be available free of costs in public spaces such as community centres, pharmacies, and youth clubs, in line with legislation initially approved by lawmakers in 2020.
The Scottish initiative comes amid a broader global movement to combat period poverty, a situation when people are unable to access feminine hygiene products due to high costs.
“Proud of what we have achieved in Scotland. We are the first but won’t be the last,” Monica Lennon, a member of parliament who kick-started the Scottish legislation, tweeted on Monday.
Period poverty
Period poverty is when a girl cannot afford menstrual products during menstruation, which is approximately four days every four weeks. Such girls would often resort to unhygienic practices.
Menstruation is an integral part of a woman’s life…
