This course is designed for decision-makers and civil society organizations interested in learning why and how it is important to consider gender aspects in chemicals and waste policies.
- 4 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Closing the gaps: gender dimensions in chemicals regulationThe section provides a short introduction into the problem of why chemicals impact on men and women should be considered differently.2
- Gender, consumer goods, and occupationThis lesson provides information on typical female products—menstrual hygiene products, cosmetics, and textiles. It turns out that toxic chemicals in such products can have a serious negative impact on health.4
- Mercury impact on women's healthThe lesson highlights sources and consequences of mercury exposure on women. Learn more about the situation in developed and developing countries to look for solutions.3
- Mainstreaming gender in international and national chemical and waste policiesThis section highlights the experience of gender mainstreaming in different jurisdictions and internationally.6
- 4.1Policy tools for integrating gender issues
- 4.2Gender aspects within the framework of the Stockholm, Basel, and Rotterdam Conventions
- 4.3BRS Gender Action Plan on Chemicals and Waste Conventions
- 4.4Gender considerations under the MInamata Convention on mercury
- 4.5Gender Acpects of the Global Framework on Chemicals
- 4.6Gender equality: Sustainable Development Goal 5
