Ending lead poisoning in children
The eleventh International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from October 22 to 28, 2023.
The theme of this year’s campaign “Ending lead poisoning in children» reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others of the unacceptable risks of lead exposure and the need for action to protect children’s health . The campaign builds on the success of banning the use of lead in gasoline and the progress many countries have made in passing laws limiting the use of lead in paints, particularly paints. paintings to which children are exposed in their homes, schools and playgrounds.
This webpage provides advocacy materials and technical guidance to help activists organize events during the week of action, as well as an event registration page where activists can present their events during the week.