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Menstrual precariousness: Terminal announces the reimbursement of "reusable period protection" by Social Security

2023-03-06T20:12:29.187Z


The measure, announced on Monday evening, is intended to come into force next year. Two days before International Women's Rights Day, Elisabeth Borne decides to send a strong signal. Guest of France 5 this Monday evening, the Prime Minister was questioned on the question of menstrual precariousness - these women who, for lack of means, cannot buy hygienic products. An issue that “ concerns ” the head of government: “ I find it unthinkable that women cannot have the protections th


Two days before International Women's Rights Day, Elisabeth Borne decides to send a strong signal.

Guest of France 5 this Monday evening, the Prime Minister was questioned on the question of menstrual precariousness - these women who, for lack of means, cannot buy hygienic products.

An issue that “

concerns

” the head of government: “

I find it unthinkable that women cannot have the protections they need and want.

»

The opportunity to announce that the executive will set up a "

reimbursement by Social Security of reusable periodic protection from next year

" for all young women under 25 years of age.

According to an OpinionWay survey for the association Rules Elementary, 31% of women aged 18 to 50 have already been confronted with this situation.

In total, 4 million women are said to be victims.

Read also“When we communicate quickly, we do not take into account all the complexity of the system”: Borne sketches a mea culpa on the 1200 euros

Elisabeth Borne's measure follows the adoption of a law in Spain on "menstrual leave" on February 16.

The measure, targeted for women who have painful periods, is a first in Europe.

Sick leave will be granted by a doctor and reimbursed by Social Security.

Source: lefigaro

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