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This year we’ve seen a flurry of new policies related to menstruation and menstrual product access in countries around the world! 
Here are a few highlights: #2020MenstrualRecap
Here are a few highlights: #2020MenstrualRecap
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, the USA classified menstrual products as medical expenses for the first time, making them eligible for FSA & HSA reimbursement! Read the @GlblCtzn article by @Leahrod here: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/cares-act-covid-19-menstrual-products-fsa-hsa/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&_branch_match_id=578940399827086815
In order to address period poverty and stigma, Scotland became the first country in the world to make period products free to anyone who needs them. Check out the @BBCNews article to learn more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-51629880
France has taken steps to end period poverty by rolling out an initiative to provide free menstrual hygiene products dispensers in high schools. Read this article in @GlblCtzn to learn more: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/france-free-period-products-high-schools
To boost inclusivity and break down the stigma of periods, Victorian public schools became the first in Australia to offer free period products & a MHM health information campaign for all students. Read the @Guardian article by @EliasVisontay: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/28/free-pads-and-tampons-now-available-to-all-victorian-public-school-students-in-australian-first
In an effort to help dismantle MHM taboos, @Zomata, a global-food delivery company based in India, introduced a policy allowing paid period leave for employees. Read the article by @Genevaabdul to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/business/india-zomato-period-leave.html
California passed a bill aimed at increasing ingredient transparency. The bill requires disclosure of some ingredients in menstrual products and underwear. Read more here: https://asmdc.org/press-releases/menstrual-products-right-know-act-signed-governor
