Scotland becomes first country to offer tampons and pads for free
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Studies have shown that a significant number of people struggle to afford menstrual products, and going without can cause people to miss school or work.
Studies have shown that a significant number of people struggle to afford menstrual products, and going without can cause people to miss school or work.
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Scotland offers free period products in bid to end period poverty
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It's heartbreaking': Idaho Republican women vote against providing
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Scotland Is The First Country To Make Sanitary Pads & Tampons Free
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Scotland becomes first country to make menstrual products freely
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Scotland Becomes The First Country To Provide Free Period Products
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It's heartbreaking': Idaho Republican women vote against providing