Women and men are differently susceptible to chemicals. Learn more about why it is important to take gender and chemicals into policy consideration.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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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.2
- Women, chemicals and SDG5Chemical pollution may have a disproportionate impact on the health of women. Learn more about the importance of SDG5 to empower women.2
- Example: Gender and menstruation productsThis 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.4
- Example: Gender and mercuryThe lesson highlights sources and consequences of mercury exposure on women. Learn more about the situation in developed and developing countries to look for solutions.4
- Mainstreaming gender in international and national chemical and waste policiesThis section highlights the experience of gender mainstreaming in different jurisdictions and internationally.3