In our modern societies, women and men are all continually exposed to hazardous chemicals in their every day lives. But women are often differently exposed due to their (entrenched) gender roles and because of biological susceptibilities and health impacts.  WECF, an international network of civil society organisations working for a healthy environment and gender-just society in over 50 countries, presents a deeper look at the nexus between gender roles and women’s exposure to hazardous chemicals worldwide with its publication of “Women and Chemicals“. WECF looks at the impacts of e.g. highly hazardous pesticides, mercury, and endocrine disrupting chemicals on women’s health.  Women and Chemicals was developed with support and expertise from the United Nations, civil society and scientific institutes.

Direct Link to Full 66-Page 2016 Publication:

http://www.wecf.eu/download/2016/March/WomenAndChemicals_PublicationIWD2016.pdfPress Releases

Извор: WUNRN – 04.06.2016