Women Working Together in the Fight Against Pollution
Beyond March 8th and the celebration of International Women’s Day, Pure Earth is forming the
FORCE OF NATURE TEAM
Our aim is to provide moments throughout the year for you to take concrete actions, and make critical contributions to advance the fight against pollution that harms maternal and child health.
Actions are easy and impactful including:
• Reposting on social and inviting 5 friends to follow Pure Earth
• Attending Expert Pollution Briefings, starting with Earth Day, April 21st
• Hosting a briefing or film screening with friends
• Inviting friends to participate in Pure Earth’s Responsibly Sourced Gold Jewelry Auction
• Attending our October Benefit
• Traveling with other supporters to see our project work in country.
Contact Dominika Sluszkiewicz with any questions.
Tel. 212 870 3490
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WHY FOCUS ON WOMEN?
Across the globe, women are cleaning up pollution, protecting families
and the planet, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable.
The profound impact that pollution has on maternal and child health demands action, and women are leading the effort, crafting solutions in government and policy making, private entrepreneurship, and community-level interventions.
Pure Earth’s Force of Nature Team aims to tap into and support the strength countless women the world over working every day to solve pollution, protect their families and communities, and advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable.
POLLUTION IS A MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ISSUE…
Exposures to dangerous chemicals have a multigenerational impact on women and families. Pregnant women can transmit toxins to their infants in utero and via breast milk. Toxic exposures have been linked to pre-term birth, infant mortality and developmental disabilities. Lead and mercury are increasingly making their way into kitchens around the globe in baby food, tuna, spices and cookware, most acutely in the households of poor families in low- and middle-income countries. Plus, millions of women have livelihoods such as small-scale gold mining and battery recycling that pollute and use dangerous chemicals.
WOMEN ARE KEY TO THE SOLUTION…
Once educated on the dangers and sources of toxins, Pure Earth’s experts report that it’s the women in the community who often take charge—participating in our trainings on how to clean up pollutants in the home and make their work practices safe. They are also the most vocal advocates.
Here at Pure Earth, we aim for equal participation of women in all our projects. Learn more about our work with women:
Why Women Hold The Key To Fighting Pollution
Empowering Women Gold Miners in Indonesia
MEET Our Force Of Nature Honorees
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Tel. 212 870 3490