Lunchtime publication launch: women and their toxic world

Women are particularly affected by hazardous, man-made chemicals. This new brochure, the first brochure on chemicals in every day life written for women and by women, examines how women’s lives and that of future generations in Europe are threatened by hazardous chemicals, why strong policies such as REACH are needed to end this threat and what women can do to protect themselves.<br> <br> <b>Speakers</b>:<br> 1. Hiltrud Breyer, MEP - Welcome and Introduction<br> 2. Daniela Rosche, WECF - Women and their toxic world<br> 3. Peggy Maguire, European Institute for Women’s Health - Protecting women’s health with effective policies<br> 4. Cecile Greboval, European Women’s Lobby - The EU's Gender Roadmap and REACH: integrating gender into health policies<br> 5. Zita Gurmai, MEP – Closing remarks<br> <br> <b>Moderator</b>:<br> Sascha Gabizon, International Director, WECF<br>