“Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment” (AWHHE) NGO
The 6th annual International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action took place from October 21-27, 2018. The purpose of these events is to set a task for governments to stop the production and use of lead containing paint that will significantly reduce the impact of this toxic metal on children's health. The study on household lead paints, recently conducted by IPEN, Eco-Accord and partner organizations, showed the presence of paints with high concentrations of lead in 10 countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA). High levels of lead were also found in paints imported into Armenia. These paints are widely available in the region because they represent brands that are sold in the retail stores in all EECCA countries.
Lead-containing paint is one of the main sources of lead exposure to children. Lead is a toxic metal. Its effect on a child can cause permanent brain damage. Experts and many paint manufacturers emphasize that the elimination of lead-containing paints is an achievable goal, as there is the availability of safe alternatives to lead additives. During the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, 33 organizations - IPEN members from 30 countries, including Armenia, hold various events.
The “Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment” (AWHHE) NGO joined the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and other organizations around the world to promote banning lead paint and to raise awareness of the activities of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint.
November 08, 2018 at 17:25