Spain set to offer three-day ‘menstrual leave’ for women every month
12.05.2022 - 15:07
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Over recent years, people who experience periods have worked tirelessly to combat the stigma that surrounds that ‘time of the month’. Whether it’s raising awareness of what constitutes a ‘normal’ period or whether it’s renaming feminine hygiene aisles, changes are being made to how we treat, and talk about, menstruation. And now Spain has come under the spotlight after the country’s government has acknowledged the impact that severe period pain can have on people’s lives.
In fact, Spain has become the first European country to approve a law that gives women suffering from severe period pain ‘menstrual leave’. According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, the move, which is capped at three days per month, could be approved by the government as early as next week. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Speaking to El Periódico, secretary of state for equality Angela Rodriquez said: “If someone has an illness, with severe symptoms also occurring with periods such as debilitating abdominal pain or headaches, a temporary disability is granted. “This means the same should happen with menstruation — allowing a woman with a very painful period to stay at home.” While Spain is leading the way over in Europe, it’s not the first country to announce a plan of a similar nature. Across the globe, countries including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Zambia all provide menstrual leave.
In addition to menstrual leave, Spain is also set to tackle the issue of period poverty and inequality. A new law being drawn up would make it a requirement for schools to provide sanitary pads and provide marginalised women with period products. Sign up to the OK! newsletter Do you
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