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Once in Kenya, IPEN representatives carried out an important action to remind delegates about the true price of gold- children's health. In Africa, children under the age of 18 may constitute up to 30% - 50% of the workforce in artisanal small scale gold mining (ASGM), a practice that often uses mercury to extract gold, seriously endangering workers and the environment.

Flyers that were handed out to delegates during the acton (clck to enlarge):

Once in Sweden, IPEN representatives carried out two important actions to raise awareness about mercury contamination.

Hair Sampling

With the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, IPEN carried out hair sampling of government delegates and other INC1 participants to test for mercury levels.

IPEN’s Initial Views on the Draft Mercury Treaty Text:

Arabic, Chinese, English,