On October 30, 2023, the Environment and Social Development Organization -ESDO organized a human chain and rally in collaboration with the DGHS, ICDDR, B, IEDCR, UNICEF, Nippon Paint and IPEN to observe International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW)-2023. This event, co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Environment Program (UNEP), aims to shed light on the critical issue of lead exposure and its detrimental effects on public health, with a special focus on safeguarding the health of our children.
The theme for this year’s ILPPW campaign was “End Childhood Lead Poisoning” serving as a remarkable reminder to governments, civil society organizations, health partners, and industries of the threatening risks associated with lead exposure and the urgency of taking action to protect the well-being of our children. Lead exposure poses a significant and unacceptable threat to public health, especially for our young ones, and it is imperative that we address this issue with the utmost urgency.
Volunteers from Lalmatia Housing Society School and College shout out to ban all lead-based paint and products in Bangladesh and various partners came together in solidarity, standing united against lead poisoning. The rally started from the Lamatia Housing Society School and College and eventually moved as a rally towards the Lalmatia area. The event also consisted of representatives from the Government, UNICEF and journalists from different print and electronic media.
They voiced a clear and compelling demand for a complete ban on lead-based paint production in the country. The youth of Bangladesh, through this rally, showcased their unwavering commitment to public health and their resolve to create a lead-free environment for everyone. Their united front sent a conclusive message to all: “Lead poisoning is unacceptable and can be prevented through collective action.”
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) serves as a crucial platform for raising awareness about the widespread availability of lead paint and the alarming consequences of lead exposure. Every year, the last week of October is dedicated to this cause, as the world unites to combat lead poisoning and ensure a healthier and safer future for our children.
ILPPW 2022
