International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action – WHO
The International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) takes place every year during the third week of October. This year 2023 the week will be from 22 to 29 October.
An important source of domestic lead exposure, particularly in children, is paint containing high levels of lead. These paints are still widely available and used in many countries for decorative purposes, although good substitutes without lead are available.
As Lead in the Water is highly concerned with lead exposure in general, we would like to support the important work of the WHO in raising awareness of the negative consequences of using lead in domestic and/or public buildings. Whether this is paint or plumbing – using lead needs to be stopped.
Read more about the WHO campaign here.
Get involved with WHO on Social Media!
You can also create your own posts on Social Media. For the international campaign addressing lead in paint, use the hashtag #BanLeadPaint. For the broader lead campaign, including local, domestic and international programs, follow #ILPPW2018.
If you are using Twitter, tag @UNEnvironment, @WHO, @EPA, @EPAallnations and @ToxicsFree to join in the conversation.