Thematic Webinar Chemicals and Gender

14 December, 14:00-15:45 CET, online

More than 1,5 million people die from exposure to harmful chemicals every year worldwide according to WHO. Due to socio-economic, occupational, biological, and other factors, women suffer a greater health toll from chemicals than men.

These differences are generally not sufficiently considered when assessing the risks of chemicals and authorising their uses.

14:00-14:05 Introduction to the session. Dolores Romano, EEB

14:05-15:10 o Gender and exposure to pesticides. Sarojeni Rengam, PANAP

– Introduction to gender differences in the exposure to chemicals. Sasha Gabizon and Johanna Haussman, WECF

– Gender and international chemical governance. Olga Speranskaya and Alexandra Caterbow, HEJ Support

– Gender and exposure to mercury in goldmining. Yuyun Ismawati, NEXUS3 FOUNDATION

15:10-15:35 Discussion with presenters

How can we ensure gender equality in national and regional policies

15:35-15:45 Wrap-up and Next steps Dolores Romano, EEB