How pesticide poisoning became a global health problem
April 5, 2024
To mark World Health Day 2024, Ellie Roger explores the causes of pesticide poisoning – one of the world’s major, yet often overlooked, health challenges.
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How promised action on highly hazardous pesticides can prevent suicides
February 5, 2024
BLOG: Professor Michael Eddleston reflects on steps taken in 2023 to reduce international use of highly hazardous pesticides and the impact this could have on global suicide rates.
‘Her Name Was Sita’ UK screening dates announced
February 1, 2024
We are delighted to announce UK public screenings of ‘Her Name Was Sita’ – a short documentary exploring womanhood, virtue, shame, and suicide in Nepal.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75 – can it handle the challenges of the 21st century?
December 8, 2023
BLOG: To mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr Leah Utyasheva examines the growing influence of corporate powers and their impact on global human rights.
People who purchase pesticides for self-harm have a higher suicidal intent, new study suggests
October 27, 2023
*Warning: this article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/*
CPSP marks World Mental Health Day 2023 with launch of new film and trailer
October 10, 2023
To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has launched a new film, celebrating Nepal’s commitment to preventing pesticide suicides.
Her Name Was Sita … why I made this film
October 10, 2023
BLOG: CPSP filmmaker Heshani Sothiraj Eddleston introduces her latest film, exploring the concept of a virtuous woman and how culture, shame and honour can lead to self-harm and suicide in Nepal.
Action on Highly Hazardous Pesticides taken at World Chemicals Conference
October 3, 2023
The fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) took place last week in Bonn, Germany.
It’s time for the World Chemicals Conference to take decisive action on highly hazardous pesticides
September 21, 2023
BLOG: Mark Davis explains why the new policy framework, to be decided at the upcoming International Conference on Chemicals Management, must include strong action on highly hazardous pesticides.
China’s suicide rate fell dramatically following pesticide bans, new study finds
September 13, 2023
*This article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*