Spain likely to become first country to grant 3-day menstrual leave. What about others?

New Delhi: Mensuration and the pain that women has to go through every month is something that only women will understand. However, there were several times that people have talked about paid menstrual leave, but it was never allowed practically. There are only few countries who offer some watered-down version of it.

Meanwhile, Spain could become the first European country to let women take several days of period-related leave without any deductions.

According to reports, this legislation will be confirmed/ announced only next week. It is said that women who experience painful periods and few other period-related symptoms will be allowed to take three days of fully paid menstrual leave.

In a Tweet, Spain’s Minister for Equality Irene Montero said, “We will recognise by law the right of women with painful menstruation to a special temporary incapacity that will be paid for by the state from day one. We are making progress so that it is no longer normal to go to work in pain and to put an end to the stigma, shame, and silence surrounding menstruation. We are making progress on rights.”

Apart from advocating about period leave, the draft law will also seek to introduce other women’s health-related reforms, from abortion to abolishing VAT on tampons.

Will other Countries also allow Periods leave?

This is one of the most controversial topic which leaves people divided.  If Spain does it, then it will become first European nation to do so. Also, it will become first country in the world to allow fully paid leaves, setting examples for others.

Meanwhile, few MNCs and in India are providing menstrual leaves or flexible hours along with some compensation.