Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder and senior advisor of Nexus3 Foundation, has dedicated her career to understanding the impact of chemicals on women. With over 25 years of experience, Yuyun has developed a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding chemicals and their effects on women's health.
Actions proposed to advance the Global Framework on Chemicals
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Quezon City. As the sale of luck activators thrives ahead of the Chinese New Year, the EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, expressed concern over the proliferation of lucky charm bracelets with high-cadmium Pi Yao (aka Pi Xiu) and other auspicious symbols.
Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has detected hazardous chemicals in plastic balls used to decorate Christmas trees. Often sold without any labeling information and warning, these pretty ornaments from recycled plastic could be packed with some of the most harmful substances found in electronic waste or e-waste.
By Tripti Arora, Coordinator, IPEN South Asia Hub, IPEN Gender Coordinator
As plastic pollution spirals into a full-scale environmental and health crisis, the world is witnessing mounting calls for urgent, comprehensive action. A Global Plastics Treaty is now on the agenda, aiming to curb the toxic toll of plastics across ecosystems and communities. Yet, to be truly effective, this treaty needs to acknowledge a crucial but often overlooked dimension: gender.
IPEN work was broadly presented at 44th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants – shortly Dioxin 2024, held in Singapore from September 29 till October 3.
There were 5 IPEN POs representatives, two from Arnika and 3 from Nexus3 Foundation presenting following abstracts/topics available also on Researchgate:
Quezon City. To mark the first anniversary of the Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste, or GFC, environmental health groups called on duty-bearers, governments and intergovernmental organizations in particular, to hasten the development of GFC’s implementation guidelines and plans, and to ensure adequate funding to get the policy framework rolling at all levels.
ECOTON Urges Establishment of Standards to Protect Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Indonesia is currently facing a microplastic crisis, with plastic pollution reaching national levels and posing serious threats to human health and the environment. Based on various recent data, microplastics have spread widely into the air, water, food, and even the human body. Microplastics are categorized into two types: primary and secondary microplastics, originating from plastic waste, industrial wastewater (from paper and plastic recycling industries), and microbeads found in personal care products.
In today's world, our homes are increasingly filled with a myriad of chemicals and toxins that can have profound impacts on the health and development of our little ones. It is up to women to take the lead in identifying and eliminating these hidden dangers to create a true haven for our children.
