Scotland To Become First Country To Put An End to Period Poverty

Lawmaker Monica Lennon submitted a bill for the government to provide free pads and tampons to all, this law was officially passed by the Scottish Parliament on February 25.

Sanitary products such as tampons and pads are currently provided for free in universities, schools, and colleges in Scotland; this has massively helped their education as girls who cannot afford sanitary products are no longer missing school during their monthly period. It can cost up to £8 per month to pay for the necessity that is tampons and pads, and choosing between your period or school is the harsh reality for many girls.

The actual date of when this law will be put into action is yet to be revealed, however, we will be keeping a close eye out.

If you you’re concerned about how you can do your bit to help with period poverty, check out these brands who are doing incredible things to change the landscape surrounding periods:

ohne.com This subscription service is providing sustainable, unscented and unbleached tampons. With every subscription and purchase, the brand directly supports school girls in Zambia with menstrual education and reusable products.

daysforgirls.org Days for girls is a non-profit organization that increases access to menstrual care, products and education for girls who would otherwise miss school and threaten their education during their monthly periods.

Callaly This brand provides a subscription box of personalized period products, all made from 100% cotton. They are free from dioxins, perfume, and other nasties, packaged in recyclable/non-compostable materials.

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