CSW66 Parallel Program: Addressing the Impact of Forever Chemicals on Girls and Women

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Answering the United Nations’ call for global elimination of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, UNA Women, an Affinity Group of UNA-USA, hosts this CSW66 parallel program to explore the impact of women and girls affected by forever chemicals, which have been found in many different consumer, commercial, and industrial products, since the 1930s. This panel will feature local community leaders and United Nations experts who will discuss how forever chemicals have severe implications to public health and the environment.

Join us to share your experiences with PFAS chemicals and hear potential solutions for regulating PFAS to serve as guides for changemakers around the world like you!