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Yesterday, a legislative proposal to make menstrual hygiene products free for people.

BY NAZIA

 DECEMBER-8-2022

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Who is at or below the national poverty level was supported by a majority of the Dutch Parliament. 

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The law is expected to go into effect in 2023.

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which includes providing menstrual hygiene products for free to everyone who needs them.

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Naturally, this would significantly increase the program's expenditures.

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Many women who are unable to afford menstrual hygiene products end up using hazardous materials like rags or even toilet paper.

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Infections or other health issues may result from this.Young women in the Netherlands  cannot afford sanitary pads or tampons.

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Kenya was one of the first countries in the world to recognize these issues. In 2004

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Scotland is the first country to offer period products free of charge on a national scale.

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New Zealand, appears to be some momentum in the U.S. in this regard, especially at the local and state levels.

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