Gender, Women and Chemicals

Women and men are differently susceptible to chemicals. Learn more about why it is important to take gender and chemicals into policy consideration.

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Why gender, women and chemicals?
The section provides a short introduction into the problem of why chemicals impact on men and women should be considered differently.
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- 2.1
  Why the topic of gender, women and chemicals is important
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  Further reading
Women, chemicals and SDG5
Chemical pollution may have a disproportionate impact on the health of women. Learn more about the importance of SDG5 to empower women.
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  Why is it important to address SDG5?
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  Listen to the podcast “Persistent and Pervasive: Feminists Take on Toxics” by Sally Edwards:
Example: Gender and menstruation products
This lesson provides information on a very typical female product - menstruation items. Learn more about the importance of disclosing chemicals in products that are used monthly by people who menstruate.
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Example: Gender and mercury
The lesson highlights sources and consequences of mercury exposure on women. Learn more about the situation in developed and developing countries to look for solutions.
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Mainstreaming gender in international and national chemical and waste policies
This section highlights the experience of gender mainstreaming in different jurisdictions and internationally.
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