Around 23 million irls drop out of school annually due to period poverty. Countries like south africa, canada, australia, columbia, malasia, nicaragua, jamaica, nigeria, uganda and trinidad and tobacgo have all scrapped the period tax. But lowering taxes doesn't automatically translate to improved accessibility.
In today’s episode for 31st August 2022, we talk about Scotland’s attempt to erase period poverty and see why other countries may need to follow suit.