English: In the context, as you say, of the current cost-of-living crisis, the issue of period poverty is starker than ever. So, I am pleased to have increased the period dignity grant by £450,000 this year, to strengthen local authorities' response to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Our total period dignity grant for this financial year now totals over £3.7 million. Local authorities are working hard to ensure that, in addition to getting products in every school and college in Wales, they're available, as we all know, across a range of community venues, and this includes foodbanks and pantries, libraries, youth centres and community hubs. I'm pleased that every women's refuge in Wales has been offered funding to ensure they have period products available to support those fleeing domestic abuse. And we need to make sure free products are fully available and accessible in designated places and that people know about them and they're not locked away in machines that you have to pay for, as you said. We're now developing a map of places in Wales where products are available, to give people control over seeking products and seeing where they are available near them. This will help eradicate barriers to access and promotes true period dignity. We've worked with local authorities to ensure the information is up to date and easily accessible, and you will be able to use the map's filters to identify different types of organisations that supply period products and find the place that is closest to you. Because ensuring that we get the products to reach those in need is critical to the success of the grant. We have commissioned an evaluation into the impact of the period dignity grant to understand how the current measures could be improved to ensure that it does reach vulnerable communities across Wales and also focuses support for those families who need access most to the projects funded through the grant. We're also asking local authorities to report against their spend twice a year instead of once a year, so that we can really closely monitor how the grant is distributed and make adjustments, if needed. We're processing this year's mid-year claims; we've seen promising work undertaken, including subscription services, where those in need can order products straight to their home address, in addition to ensuring that, in the case of emergency period products, they are available throughout the community. So, you can see from these examples that local authorities, who are at the delivery end, are actually learning how they can get the products to people as a result of engagement and learning through the delivery of the grant. But we also have a chance to provide opportunities for a wider range of products, which have the added benefit of helping the environment. So, this year we've increased the requirement for local authorities to spend a percentage of their funding on reusable or plastic-free products from 50 per cent to 65 per cent. The initial cost of reusable products can of course be a barrier for some, and we want to give people an opportunity to try these products without being out of pocket. Reusable products may not be for everyone, and there's no pressure to switch to these products; it's about choice for the user, and they may choose to continue to use disposable products but opt for some that are plastic free instead, and these products can also contribute to the 65 per cent requirement. To support increasing knowledge and understanding of these projects, we've allowed up to 20 per cent of the grant allocated to local authorities to be used for the purposes of training or education within schools and communities for professionals, learners and community members, and any training and education must provide information about the opportunity to take home reusable period products. This, again, has come as a result of learning and feedback from local authorities that they need that training and education to engage, as I said, with the whole school staff and community. So, we are committed to eradicating period poverty, continuing to look for ways to improve fair and equitable access to products, but we're clear that eradicating period poverty goes far beyond the provision of products. We want to eliminate the shame, stigma and silence that so frequently surrounds conversations about periods, which prevents some from accessing or being offered the help and support they need, and that maybe access to products, how to manage their period safely, understanding the menstrual cycle, having knowledge and understanding to make an informed choice about the products they use and when they may need support from a medical professional. So, we are at the start of a new phase in the journey towards complete period dignity in Wales, and I'll shortly be publishing 'A period proud Wales', our plan for eliminating period poverty and achieving period dignity for all by 2027. This plan sets out our ambition to ensure that women, girls and people who menstruate have access to essential products when they need them, to provide education and resources to drive up understanding, and eradicate stigma and shame associated. We will be launching a national campaign and call action for all to make Wales a period proud nation. We have had a lot of consultation to get us to this point, and I'm very pleased to say that I've engaged very much with our round-table of different interests and experiences - people from local authorities, organisations, Children in Wales and others, including Molly Fenton of the Love Your Period campaign. Molly has been a key part of our engagement. It's been very cross-governmental in terms of education, health and collaboration with the NHS's Bloody Brilliant web resource. So, I think, just to say again, in response, Heledd, to your points about Molly Fenton's contribution, I endorse your support and recognition of what Molly has achieved, her strength, her courage, and condemn the abuse that she experienced as a result of her campaigning stance. She continues to engage with us and influence us, because we need that expert advice of people with lived experience on the development of policy and strategy. I am, in fact, meeting the group at the end of this month, and they will be very pleased to hear about this debate today. Can I just thank Children in Wales, Women Connect First and Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales - they've all supported us in engaging with young people - and also all of those who we've met through schools, and, indeed, Women Connect First enabling us to meet particularly with black, Asian and minority ethnic women? So, finally, just to say, in terms of your call for legislation, we've not currently identified a need for legislation, given the breadth of work we're undertaking and the culture change that I do believe is already starting, because our work is based on mutual learning and collaboration to achieve the progress that legislation could offer. But we are remaining in close contact with our colleagues in Scotland and in Northern Ireland to understand the impact of the legislation and any lessons that we can learn. But I'm proud of the work that we are undertaking in Wales together to eliminate period poverty and achieve period dignity, and I thank you for your contribution today with this debate, and believe we are well on our way to becoming a period proud nation. Diolch.
Welsh: Yng nghyd-destun yr argyfwng costau byw presennol, fel y dywedwch, mae mater tlodi mislif yn amlycach nag erioed. Felly, rwy'n falch fy mod wedi sicrhau cynnydd o £450,000 i'r grant urddas mislif eleni, i gryfhau ymateb awdurdodau lleol i effaith yr argyfwng costau byw. Mae cyfanswm ein grant urddas mislif ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol hon bellach dros £3.7 miliwn. Mae awdurdodau lleol yn gweithio'n galed i sicrhau, yn ogystal â chael cynnyrch ym mhob ysgol a choleg yng Nghymru, eu bod ar gael, fel y gwyddom i gyd, ar draws amrywiaeth o leoliadau cymunedol, ac mae hyn yn cynnwys banciau bwyd a phantrïau, llyfrgelloedd, canolfannau ieuenctid a hybiau cymunedol. Rwy'n falch fod pob lloches i fenywod yng Nghymru wedi cael cynnig arian i sicrhau bod ganddynt gynnyrch mislif ar gael i gefnogi'r rhai sy'n ffoi rhag cam-drin domestig. Ac mae angen inni sicrhau bod cynhyrchion am ddim ar gael yn llawn ac yn hygyrch mewn mannau dynodedig a bod pobl yn gwybod amdanynt ac nad ydynt dan glo mewn peiriannau y mae'n rhaid ichi dalu amdanynt, fel y dywedoch chi. Rydym bellach yn datblygu map o lefydd yng Nghymru lle mae cynnyrch ar gael, er mwyn rhoi rheolaeth i bobl dros chwilio am gynnyrch a gweld lle maent ar gael yn agos atynt. Bydd hyn yn helpu i ddileu rhwystrau rhag sicrhau urddas mislif gwirioneddol ac yn ei hyrwyddo. Rydym wedi gweithio gydag awdurdodau lleol i sicrhau bod yr wybodaeth wedi'i diweddaru ac yn hawdd ei chael, a byddwch yn gallu defnyddio hidlyddion y map i nodi gwahanol fathau o sefydliadau sy'n darparu cynnyrch mislif a dod o hyd i'r lle agosaf atoch. Oherwydd mae sicrhau bod y cynhyrchion yn cyrraedd y rhai sydd eu hangen yn hanfodol er mwyn i'r grant lwyddo. Rydym wedi comisiynu gwerthusiad o effaith y grant urddas mislif er mwyn deall sut y gellid gwella'r mesurau presennol i sicrhau ei fod yn cyrraedd cymunedau sy'n agored i niwed ledled Cymru ac mae hefyd yn canolbwyntio cymorth i deuluoedd sydd fwyaf o angen mynediad at y prosiectau a ariannir drwy'r grant. Rydym hefyd yn gofyn i awdurdodau lleol adrodd ar eu gwariant ddwywaith y flwyddyn yn lle unwaith y flwyddyn, fel y gallwn fonitro'n agos iawn sut mae'r grant yn cael ei ddosbarthu a gwneud addasiadau os oes angen. Rydym yn prosesu'r ceisiadau canol blwyddyn ar gyfer eleni; rydym wedi gweld gwaith addawol yn cael ei wneud, yn cynnwys gwasanaethau tanysgrifio, lle gall rhai mewn angen archebu cynhyrchion yn syth i'w cyfeiriad cartref, yn ogystal â sicrhau, yn achos cynhyrchion mislif brys, eu bod ar gael ledled y gymuned. Felly, gallwch weld o'r enghreifftiau hyn fod awdurdodau lleol, sydd ar y pen cyflenwi, yn dysgu sut y gallant gael y cynhyrchion i bobl o ganlyniad i ymgysylltiad a dysgu drwy gyflwyno'r grant. Ond mae gennym gyfle hefyd i ddarparu cyfleoedd ar gyfer ystod ehangach o gynhyrchion, sydd â'r fantais ychwanegol o helpu'r amgylchedd. Felly, eleni rydym wedi cynyddu'r gofyniad i awdurdodau lleol wario canran o'u cyllid ar gynhyrchion ailddefnyddiadwy neu ddi-blastig o 50 y cant i 65 y cant. Mae cost gychwynnol cynnyrch y gellir ei ailddefnyddio yn gallu bod yn rhwystr i rai wrth gwrs, ac rydym am roi cyfle i bobl roi cynnig ar y cynhyrchion hyn heb fod ar eu colled. Efallai na fydd cynhyrchion y gellir eu hailddefnyddio yn addas ar gyfer pawb, ac nid oes pwysau i newid i'r cynhyrchion hyn; mae'n ymwneud â dewis i'r defnyddiwr, ac efallai y byddant yn dewis parhau i ddefnyddio cynhyrchion tafladwy ond yn dewis rhai sy'n ddi-blastig yn lle hynny, a gall y cynhyrchion hyn hefyd gyfrannu at y gofyniad 65 y cant. Er mwyn gwella gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o'r prosiectau hyn, rydym wedi caniatáu i hyd at 20 y cant o'r grant a ddyrannwyd i awdurdodau lleol gael ei ddefnyddio at ddibenion hyfforddiant neu addysg mewn ysgolion a chymunedau ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol, dysgwyr ac aelodau o'r gymuned, ac mae'n rhaid i unrhyw hyfforddiant ac addysg ddarparu gwybodaeth am y cyfle i fynd â chynnyrch mislif ailddefnyddiadwy gartref. Mae hyn, unwaith eto, wedi dod o ganlyniad i ddysgu ac adborth gan awdurdodau lleol fod angen yr hyfforddiant a'r addysg honno i ymgysylltu, fel y dywedais, â holl staff a chymuned yr ysgol. Felly, rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddileu tlodi mislif, ac yn parhau i chwilio am ffyrdd o wella mynediad teg a chyfartal at gynhyrchion, ond rydym yn glir fod dileu tlodi mislif yn mynd ymhell y tu hwnt i ddarparu cynnyrch. Rydym am ddileu'r cywilydd, y stigma a'r tawelwch sydd mor aml yn gysylltiedig â sgyrsiau am y mislif, gan atal rhai rhag cael gafael ar, neu gael cynnig y cymorth a'r gefnogaeth sydd ei angen arnynt, a mynediad at gynhyrchion efallai, sut i reoli eu mislif yn ddiogel, deall y cylch mislif, cael gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth i wneud dewis gwybodus am y cynhyrchion y maent yn eu defnyddio a phryd y gallent fod angen cymorth gan weithiwr meddygol proffesiynol. Felly, rydym ar ddechrau cyfnod newydd yn y daith tuag at urddas mislif cyflawn yng Nghymru, a chyn bo hir byddaf yn cyhoeddi ein cynllun ar gyfer dileu tlodi mislif a sicrhau urddas mislif i bawb erbyn 2027. Mae'r cynllun hwn yn nodi ein huchelgais i sicrhau bod gan fenywod, merched a phobl sy'n cael mislif fynediad at gynhyrchion hanfodol pan fyddant eu hangen, i ddarparu addysg ac adnoddau i wella dealltwriaeth, a dileu stigma a chywilydd cysylltiedig. Byddwn yn lansio ymgyrch genedlaethol ac yn galw am weithredu gan bawb er mwyn gwneud Cymru'n genedl sy'n falch o'n mislif. Rydym wedi ymgynghori llawer i'n cael i'r pwynt hwn, ac rwy'n falch iawn o ddweud fy mod wedi ymgysylltu'n helaeth â'n bwrdd crwn o wahanol ddiddordebau a phrofiadau - pobl o awdurdodau lleol, sefydliadau, Plant yng Nghymru ac eraill, gan gynnwys Molly Fenton o'r ymgyrch Love Your Period. Mae Molly wedi bod yn rhan allweddol o'n gwaith. Mae wedi bod yn drawslywodraethol iawn o ran addysg, iechyd a chydweithio gydag adnodd y GIG ar y we, Mislif Fi. Felly, os caf ddweud eto, mewn ymateb i'ch pwyntiau am gyfraniad Molly Fenton, Heledd, rwy'n cymeradwyo eich cefnogaeth a'ch cydnabyddiaeth o'r hyn y mae Molly wedi'i gyflawni, ei chryfder, ei dewrder, ac yn condemnio'r gamdriniaeth a brofodd o ganlyniad i'w safiad ymgyrchu. Mae hi'n parhau i ymgysylltu â ni ac i ddylanwadu arnom, oherwydd rydym angen cyngor arbenigol gan y bobl sydd â phrofiad bywyd ar gyfer datblygu polisi a strategaeth. Mewn gwirionedd, rwy'n cyfarfod â'r grŵp ddiwedd y mis hwn, a byddant yn falch iawn o glywed am y ddadl hon heddiw. Rhaid imi ddiolch i Plant yng Nghymru, Women Connect First a Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru - maent i gyd wedi ein cynorthwyo i ymgysylltu â phobl ifanc - a hefyd i bawb y cyfarfuom â hwy drwy ysgolion, ac yn wir, Women Connect First am ein galluogi i gyfarfod â menywod du, Asiaidd a lleiafrifol ethnig yn arbennig? Felly, yn olaf, ar eich galwad am ddeddfwriaeth, nid ydym wedi canfod angen am ddeddfwriaeth ar hyn o bryd, o ystyried ehangder y gwaith a wnawn a'r newid diwylliant y credaf ei fod eisoes yn dechrau, oherwydd mae ein gwaith yn seiliedig ar ddysgu ar y cyd a chydweithio i gyflawni'r cynnydd y gallai deddfwriaeth ei gynnig. Ond rydym yn parhau mewn cysylltiad agos â'n cymheiriaid yn yr Alban ac yng Ngogledd Iwerddon i ddeall effaith y ddeddfwriaeth ac unrhyw wersi y gallwn eu dysgu. Ond rwy'n falch o'r gwaith rydym yn ei wneud yng Nghymru gyda'n gilydd i ddileu tlodi mislif a sicrhau urddas mislif, a diolch i chi am eich cyfraniad heddiw gyda'r ddadl hon, ac rwy'n credu ein bod yn bendant ar ein ffordd i ddod yn genedl sy'n falch o'n mislif. Diolch.