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Gender mainstreaming in chemicals and waste policies

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HEJSupport International
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August 2020
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New Fact Sheet: Gender mainstreaming in chemicals and waste policiesGender equality is a core human rights and development issue, as highlighted in several international and regional human rights instruments, including those that are part of multilateral environmental agreements. Law-binding and voluntary agreements on chemicals and waste are no exception and play an essential role in increasing the participation of women and men in the management of chemicals and waste, while contributing to gender equality.The fact sheet includes examples of texts
Topics: Gender mainstreaming
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Community of practice summary of discussions

Gender and sound management of chemicals and waste: Gender and the SAICM Emerging Policy Issues

August 2020
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a Community of Practice (CoP) on Chemicals and SDGs to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a summary of the discussion on Gender and sound management of chemicals and waste: Gender and the SAICM Emerging Policy Issues, which took place on
Topics: Gender mainstreaming Knowledge Management
Policy document

Gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste

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SAICM
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September 2018
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“Gender mainstreaming” is defined as a strategy for making both men and women’s concerns and experiences an integral part of policies and programmes in all political, economic and societal spheres.In practice, gender mainstreaming supports the contribution of men and women to society equally, through policies and programmes that address their specific needs. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda aim to address inequalities among all population groups, especially women, children, and the impoverished. Directly addressing the links between
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Gender mainstreaming
Policy document

Gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste: Prepared for the SAICM intersessional process beyond 2020

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SAICM
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March 2018
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A request was made at the first intersessional meeting for information on the relationship between women and chemical safety as it relates to emerging policy issues and issues of concern, covering in particular the period beyond 2020. The Bureau agreed at its May 2017 meeting for the secretariat to prepare a paper, for the second intersessional meeting, that reviews the broader concept of gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
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Policy document

Understanding chemicals in products: SAICM Policy Brief

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SAICM UNEP ,
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November 2019
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The transparency of information about chemicals in global supply chains has been an emerging policy issue for the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) since 2009, leading to programmes such as the UNEP Chemicals in Products (CiP) Programme. The CiP programme focuses specifically on the textiles, toys, electronics and building materials sectors.Information exchange in the value chain is key in identifying and addressing any chemicals of concern1 in products. Brands and retailers frequently lack crucial knowledge about the properties

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Chemicals in building products Chemicals in toys
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UN Updates on Mercury Projects in Cement Industry, Gold Mining, Cosmetics

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is spearheading several initiatives and partnerships to curb mercury use in

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Chemicals in building products (49) Gender mainstreaming (27)
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