This course focuses on the health effects of mercury exposure on women and children, the description of the main sources of exposure to this toxic metal, and its main risks. Finally, it emphasizes the actions the Minamata Convention is taking to advance gender equity in the implementation process.
This online course is composed of 3 lessons which are organized in interactive modules and combine the course theory with exercises and interactions to facilitate the learning process:
- Lesson 1: Gender aspects of mercury contamination
- Lesson 2: Sources of exposure
- Lesson 3: The Minamata Convention and gender.