Malta pilot program provides free menstrual products to 900 female students, aiming to reduce stigma and improve hygiene.

A pilot program in Malta provides free menstrual products to 900 female students at three schools, aiming to reduce menstruation stigma and improve hygiene. Launched by Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg, the initiative includes automatic and token dispensers for pads and tampons. The program, part of a broader gender equality strategy, seeks to alleviate financial burdens on families and decrease student absenteeism. Results will inform potential expansion to all middle and secondary schools next year.

September 27, 2024
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