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.
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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.