It is the environmental parties and council members Paulina Koskenniemi and Lothar Bellgardt who presented the proposal for free menstrual protection in the municipality's schools and workplaces.
"Men are still taboo"
"It is still a big taboo for many to talk about menstruation.
The fact that menstrual protection is becoming a more common sight in schools and workplaces can counteract this taboo.
In addition, it helps those who have a lower income and who have to spend part of the income on menstrual protection. "
writes the environmentalists who also demanded that the costs be investigated and it is done now.
The City Planning Administration, which is responsible for the operation of 2,551 municipal toilets, has calculated the cost of 1,027 vending machines for menstrual protection.
Costs many millions
The first year will cost SEK 8.3 million for tampons and sanitary napkins, and then it will be almost SEK 4 million per year.
On Thursday, the city planning committee's working committee approved the cost investigation.
- We think that it is okay and that it can go on to the council after the committee meeting.
We have not taken a position on whether it is a good or a bad proposal, but it is up to the various administrations to decide whether they want to bear this cost, says Peder Lundkvist (S), vice chairman of the public works committee.