Today is the International Day of Rural Women.
 
BAN Toxics acknowledges the importance of women in rural development. The women in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) communities play essential roles in campaigning for responsible mining and eliminating mercury use in the sector.
 
We commend these empowered women for their work in the communities and the environment.
 
Mabuhay kayo, kababaihan!