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Say no to lead poisoning
The tenth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place on 23-29 October 2022.
The focus of this year’s campaign “Say No to lead poisoning” reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others of the unacceptable risks of lead exposure and the need for action. The campaign builds on the success in outlawing the use of lead in petrol and the progress achieved by many countries in establishing laws that limit the use of lead in paint, particularly those paints to which children are exposed in their homes, schools and playgrounds.
This webpage provides advocacy materials and technical guidance to support campaigners in organizing events during the week of action and an events registration page where campaigners can showcase their events during the week.
LEARN the Risks
Lead is a cumulative toxicant that affects multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children. There is no level of exposure to lead that is known to be without harmful effects. Find out about the hazards and risks of lead and, in particular, of lead paint from the following resources:
- WHO technical information on lead
- Exposure to lead: a major public health concern, second edition
- Fact sheet on lead poisoning and health
- Questions and Answers on lead and lead poisoning
- Lead in drinking-water: Health risks, monitoring and corrective actions
- Infographic on sources of exposure
JOIN the Action
Join the global movement by taking action to prevent lead poisoning, particularly in children. Use the material below to organize an activity or event to highlight the harm that lead causes and the action that can be taken to know your source of exposure and take steps to prevent exposure.
- Guidance on organizing an advocacy or awareness-raising campaign on lead paint
- Campaign material
- Resource List
- Social Media Toolkit
ELIMINATE Lead Paint
Work with governments and stakeholders to continue the action needed to establish laws eliminating lead paint, in all countries and ensure the effective enforcement of lead paint regulations. Use the resources below to find guidance and technical materials to establish effective lead paint regulation.
