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Women's Voices for Earth

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Driving action to a future free from toxic chemicals by leveraging an intersectional approach based on expertise in research, advocacy & organizing. linktr.ee/WVE

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Aug 25

Summer’s Eve continues to aggressively market its products as “fresh,” “clean,” and “gentle.” But the truth is much more disturbing than that.

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for Vaginal Health Week, October 20 through October 25, where we will pull back the curtain on the lubricant industry!

On October 22, we will host our webinar "What Your Vagina Wants You to Know About Lube!"

Register and learn more at: bit.ly/vhwwebinar

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 3d

Summer's Eve is going out of its way to hide the toxic chemicals in its products. Chemicals like Lilial, Galaxolide, and boric acid have been linked to serious health issues. Summer's Eve doesn't seem to care, but we do! Take action today: bit.ly/summersdeceiveaction

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 8d

Goodall’s strength and compassion resonated in her advocacy for animals, the environment and for gender justice. Rest in power.

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 8d

Women’s Voices for the Earth honors the legacy of Jane Goodall. Her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees showed that young women could be scientists — and could teach the world things they never imagined about the creatures we share this planet with.

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 15d

What does a world that recognizes an intersectional solidarity approach as the key to ending toxic exposure look like to you? Comment below.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 15d

We are committed to building a future where, regardless of race, gender, or zip code, communities are free from toxic chemicals and the health risks they cause.

Over the next 30 years, we envision a world where this dream becomes a reality.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 15d

Everyone deserves to live in a healthy and safe environment. That includes where we live, work, play, and pray. At WVE, we reject and actively push back against racist rhetoric, actions, policies, and institutional oppression.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 16d

Learn more about our campaign calling on Summer’s Eve to remove toxic chemicals and how to take action: womensvoices.org/sum...
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Summer's Deceive - Women's Voices for the Earth

Demand Safer Products from Summer’s Eve Back in 2016, WVE called out Summer’s Eve for its lack of ingredient disclosure and toxic chemicals lurking in its products. Under pressure from WVE, our allies, and activists, the company removed the ingredients we highlighted. But some companies never learn. Summer’s Eve is back with more harmful... Read More

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 16d

Summer’s Eve targets women who are focused on their health and fitness with campaigns like “Wipe the Day Away From Your Vajay,” but it is deceiving consumers by using toxic chemicals that have been linked to respiratory illness, cancer, and other reproductive harm.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 16d

Today is Women's National Health and Fitness Day! While companies like Summer's Eve would take the day to tell you how important their products are for your well-being, we're going to be honest with you.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 17d

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 17d

At WVE, we envision a world where no one’s health is endangered by toxic chemicals. What kind of future do you dream of? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 17d

People shouldn’t face higher risks of health issues, like reproductive harm or cancer, because they work in a salon or a cleaning business. Unfortunately, many hair care & cleaning product companies still fail to disclose harmful chemicals, such as fragrances or formaldehyde, in their products.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 19d

Our office will be closed from Monday, September 22, through September 26.

While our team takes time away from our screens, we ask for your patience as we prioritize rest. We will be back online on Monday, September 29. Take care!

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 21d

Black and Brown children are disproportionately harmed by both formaldehyde and the FDA’s failure to act. This month, as we shine a light on childhood cancer, we reaffirm our fight for protections against cancer-causing toxics. Join us in taking action today: bit.ly/fdatakeaction
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Tell the FDA we want Beautiful Hair Without the Scare!

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 21d

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As the FDA continues to stall on banning formaldehyde in hair straightening products, children remain at increased risk of cancer through repeated exposure. This disproportionately harms Black and Brown children.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 25d

Now, Summer’s Eve is back with more harmful and undisclosed ingredients. It’s time to turn up the pressure! Take action today by calling out Summer's Eve and its parent company, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, and demand they remove toxic chemicals from their products: bit.ly/summersdeceiveaction

Summer's Deceive

Tell Summer’s Eve: Stop Hiding Toxic Ingredients in “Fresh” Products!

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 25d

Back in 2016, WVE called out Summer’s Eve for failing to disclose ingredients and for using toxic chemicals in their products. Under pressure from WVE, our allies, and activists, the company removed the ingredients we exposed. But some companies never learn.

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 10

We have carried that vision forward ever since, but the work continues. In honor of our 30th anniversary, we are sharing 30 visions for the future and invite you to dream with us. Comment below: What kind of world do you want to help create in the next 30 years? 💚🌍

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 10

WVE has been working toward a future free from the impacts of toxic chemicals for the last 30 years, a dream and vision established by our trailblazing founders.

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 4

Let's eliminate shame together!

Read our blog post to learn more about how we are destigmatizing and addressing vaginal health concerns: bit.ly/wveworldsexualhealthday

Itching, burning, pain, infections? You are not alone. - Women's Voices for the Earth

Not only is research on the causes of vaginitis scant, treatments available are truly inadequate, short term & way too many people have recurring symptoms.

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 4

This #WorldSexualHealthDay WVE is reminding everyone that experiencing vulvar or vaginal inflammation, pain, itching, burning, irritation, or infections isn’t taboo. That's why WVE is a safe space to have transparent dialogue around the vagina, so more people know they aren't alone.

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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 2

As we honor workers today, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting workers’ rights and ensuring a society that is equitable and just for all.
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Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · Sep 2

These cuts threaten not only the livelihoods of workers and their families but also the critical work of safeguarding public health, advancing equity, and defending the issues this current political climate is trying to silence.
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