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Scotland becomes first country to make period products free of charge

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Scotland has become the first country in the world to subsidize period products, like tampons and sanitary pads, making them free of charge.

CNN reported that it was made possible after the Period Products Act was passed by Scottish lawmakers unanimously in November 2020.

"The Scottish Government will have the power to make other public bodies provide period products for free," Parliament's website said.

 

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