New Zealand's government allocates NZ$3 million to provide period products in schools, addressing period poverty in education.
New Zealand's government pledges NZ$3 million ($2.9m) to ensure intermediate and secondary schools provide period products to students in need, aiming to address period poverty and maintain equal opportunities in education. The initiative, funded from within Ministry of Education baselines, will benefit around 200,000 students and is seen as a positive step in normalizing conversations about bodies and menstruation.
March 23, 2024
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