France to reimburse reusable menstrual products for young and low-income women
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 19:37 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
France announced it will expand its social security reimbursement scheme to cover reusable menstrual cups and underwear for eligible young women and low-income groups. The measure, designed to combat period poverty, is set to take effect from the upcoming academic year.
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