Scotland to give universal free access to pads and tampons 

The World

The Scottish Parliament gave initial approval this week to a bill that would provide free, universal access to pads and tampons. If the bill passes, as it is on track to do, Scotland will be the first country in the world to make period products free. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports. 

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