Why We’re Standing Behind California’s AB 728: Protecting Kids from Harmful Skincare Products
By: Jayla Burton Here’s something you might not know: There are no laws in California (or anywhere) that prevent anti-aging skincare products from being sold... Read More
Why Women’s Voices for the Earth Chose a Co-Executive Director Model
A message from WVE’s Board Chair Nicole Acevedo On February 6, 2025, WVE’s board of directors approved a motion to permanently adopt a Co-Executive Director... Read More
Defending Human Rights at the Intersection of Toxics and Gender Equity (part 2)
Authored by WVE’s Interim Co-Executive Director, Debra Erenberg In April, I told you about WVE’s response to a call for inputs from the United Nations’... Read More
Weaving Strong Leaders: Katie’s Story
Hi! My name is Katie Snell, and I worked with Women’s Voices for the Earth last year as a first-year law student at UC Law... Read More
In This Moment: A Message from WVE’s Acting Executive Director
Dear Friends, In this moment, when so many of us are grieving, reeling, furious, frightened, struggling – or cycling through all of these feelings, I... Read More
Celebrating Children’s Health Month by Destigmatizing Changing Bodies
October is National Children’s Health Month. At Women’s Voices for the Earth, we’re thinking about how to protect young people who menstruate from harmful chemicals... Read More
FDA Citizen Petition: Safety Guidance for Companies Making Intimate Care Products!
In our research over the years, we have frequently found toxic ingredients present in intimate care products, like douches, wipes, washes, and sprays. We... Read More
Vaginal Health Week 2024
A Call to Action for Menstrual and Intimate Care Equity What is Vaginal Health Week? Founded in 2021 by Women’s Voices for the Earth, Vaginal... Read More
Letter to Summer’s Eve on Harmful Effects of Boric Acid and Consumer Use
Click here to view the pdf file of the letter. 08 August 2024 Ron Lombardi President & CEO Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc. 660 White Plains... Read More
New chemical testing study finds toxic heavy metals in tampons
Alex Scranton Director of Science & Research at WVE New chemical testing study finds toxic heavy metals in tampons Odd as it may sound, we were... Read More