Gender Dimensions of Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Policies under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions: Case studies in Indonesia and Nigeria

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Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF)

Based on multi-stakeholder meetings and scoping studies in Nigeria and Indonesia, this report explores three gender dimensions: health impacts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), hazardous chemicals and waste; occupational and domestic roles influencing exposure; and best practices for reducing exposure to these substances.

The study analyses gender dimensions in exposure pathways and their health impacts in both countries to identify vulnerable groups and integrate gender equality principals.

As part of the “Global Development, Review and Update of NIPs under the Stockholm Convention on POPs” project, the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is leading Component 4, focused on disseminating information, managing knowledge and coordinating with the Stockholm Convention Secretariat to provide accessible, integrated tools and resources for all Parties.

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