PRESS RELEASE | August 6, 2023 “The artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector have undeniably contributed to economic growth and employment opportunities. Yet,…
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BAN Toxics recognizes Women’s multiple burdens; Calls for protection and empowerment
Press Release: 8 March 2023 “Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and…
Read moreSmall-scale miners coalition calls the government to recognize their role in promoting responsible mining and uplift lives in the ASM Sector
PRESS RELEASE | July 29, 2022 BAGUIO CITY, July 29 – Small-scale mining groups from across the Philippines gathered for the Third National…
Read more‘Work closely with communities’: BAN Toxics on citizen participation in research and development in the ASGM sector in the PH
PRESS RELEASE | May 6, 2022 Several environmental organizations on Thursday, May 5, gathered during the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN)’s D-Tox Session…
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Today is the International Day of Rural Women. BAN Toxics acknowledges the importance of women in rural development. The women in…
Read moreBANNING MERCURY | A short documentary on the mercury flows in the ASGM sector in the Philippines
Banning Mercury is a short documentary on the mercury flows in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) communities in the Philippines,…
Read moreBAN Toxics holds online premiere for documentary film ‘Banning Mercury’
PRESS RELEASESeptember 15, 2021 BAN Toxics holds online premiere for documentary film ‘Banning Mercury’ By Jhian Christian Aranas September 15, 2021—Environmental watchdog BAN…
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BAN Toxics, in partnership with the IUCN NL – International Union for Conservation of Nature, is holding a free online premiere screening…
Read morePhilippine small-scale mining groups convene for their 2nd national assembly
PRESS RELEASEJuly 29, 2021 For immediate release: Philippine small-scale mining groups convene for their 2nd national assembly By Jhian Christian Aranas QUEZON CITY,…
Read moreHigh school student leads Scooter For A Future to help child laborers in the Philippines
PRESS RELEASEApril 12, 2021 High school student leads Scooter For A Future to help child laborers in the Philippines Image from Scooter For…
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