Catalonia region in Spain distributes free reusable menstrual products to address period poverty.

Catalonia region in Spain distributes free reusable menstrual products at pharmacies, aiming to reduce period poverty. A survey found 44% of women in Catalonia could not afford their first-choice menstruation product and 23% reused single-use items. The initiative offers free menstrual cups, period underwear and cloth pads, and benefits about 2.5 million people.