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Just How Effective is Scotland's Free Period Product Policy?

Devon McCole, Samar Jamal

August 11, 2024 |

Greater Govanhill |

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Response Location: Scotland, Govanhill

In 2021, Scotland implemented the Period Products (Free Provision) Act to combat period poverty by ensuring free period products are widely accessible. While schools and some community establishments have successfully improved product accessibility and challenged period stigma, issues like poor awareness, uneven product distribution and insufficient resources remain obstacles.

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