The automatic dispenser at the Red-Cross’s DropIn centre for sex-workers and drug users, will give access to menstruation products to women and girls at any time and in any situation. Users will receive a free token, which they can insert in the dispenser for a box of tampons or pads. They can keep the token or return it to the Dropin’ staff.

says it hopes the intiative will contribute to normalising the topic of menstruation in the public space.

Struggirls (“struggles” and “girls”) is a project headed by three young women that was initiated for the national mini-enterprise contest for schools. Having landed second place at the contest in June, the group is now aiming to push for the installation of sanitary product distributors in every public women’s toilet across the country.

The Red Cross’ and the ministry of equality between women and men will provide the financing and stock of sanitary supplies.

Minister Taina Bofferding (LASP) said in an official statement: "I am proud that three young women have decided to raise their voices to openly discuss the topic of menstruation. Too often, girls and women suffer from false stereotypes and clichés about menstruation! Half the population is affected and the whole population should be able to talk about it, if they need to."