Since 1994, WHEN has been a trusted source of credible information on emerging environmental health topics, promoting the environment as a key determinant of public health.
ABOUT US
WHEN IS A toronto based NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AS A KEY DETERMINANT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HARMS.
Our Mission
To raise awareness on how one’s environment can impact personal health using evidence-based information and tools, and to empower women and gender diverse people to influence their communities and improve their health.
VISION
A world where everyone can make healthy choices about their own environment.
GUIDING Values
Supporting environmental and social consciousness to mobilize communities to take action towards building a toxic free world
Leveraging women and gender diverse people as catalysts for change
Engaging communities in ways that acknowledge social inequities and strive for inclusion
Acting in ways that are collaborative and respectful, within an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist framework
Using credible, current and evidence-based information from multiple disciplines
“WHEN has provided solid, well-researched information to inform and inspire. I continue to value the amazing work of WHEN in increasing awareness of the links between women’s health and the environment, and between empowering women and the health of the environment itself.
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