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Press release
UK A DUMPING GROUND FOR TOXIC TOYS’ EXPERTS WARN, AS EU BANS HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN TOYS
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PRESS RELEASE Embargoed until 00:01 Wednesday 11 June 2025 BST For further information contact Kate Beard at Wen on 07950585284 or kate.beard@wen.org.uk. UK a dumping ground for toxic toys’ experts warn, as EU bans harmful chemicals in toys Environmental charity Wen (Women’s Environmental Network) warns that the UK is fast becoming a regulatory dumping ground for…
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May
May
This Green Baby Day (11 June 2025), Wen is calling for stronger protections, safer toys and environmental justice for all families.
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May
May
Read our interview with Climate Sister Simran Kaur. Find out why she took part in the programme and why it is so important.
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May
May
Read our interview with Belinda Everett, founder of Bee Pedal Ready and one of Cycle UK’s Top 100 Women in Cycling of 2022.
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May
May
Read our interview with Kerran Kaur who works with communities sharing her knowledge and recipes to a plant-based, ethical, just food system.
Wen's Take
HOW DO WE STAY EMOTIONALLY AFLOAT WHEN THE VERY STRUCTURES WE’RE TRYING TO CHANGE ARE ACTIVELY WORSENING?
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May
May
This month, Zarina Ahmad, Co-director, Wen reminds us that good mental health is not a luxury in activism
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May
May
Could you be a Menstruation, Empowerment and Sustainability (Mensy) Ambassador for your organisation? We are looking for 30 youth leaders and people who work with young people to take part in our training as part of an exciting new project funded by Erasmus +.
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May
May
7th May 2025 WEN’S RESPONSE TO THE LONDON GOOD FOOD – LOCAL AND BEYOND THE FOOD BANK REPORT With the recent publication of The London Good Food Local and Beyond Report, for Tower Hamlets it is both a celebration and a call to action. While the borough continues to lead in key areas, it has…
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Reusable Nappy Week 28th April to 4th May 2025 One Change – Big Difference: Empowering Through Experience Reusable Nappy Week 2025, taking place from 28th April to 4th May, is a UK-wide campaign that celebrates the many benefits of reusable nappies – from reducing household waste and saving money, to supporting earlier toilet training and…