News from the Board
Let’s help the children — Educate the public
ESC's strategy is to use current developments in society to convey our message about the risks of EMFs more effectively. ESC also focuses on children, as they are highly vulnerable to EMFs and at the same time run the risk of being exposed to EMFs for long periods of time and at high levels.
We are currently seeing a general downward shift in the appreciation of screen use by children. Concerns are often raised about excessive use (extreme screen time, harmful content, addictive nature), sleep disorders, lack of physical activity, impaired social development, poor school performance and negative pressure from social media. And the list is getting longer by the day.
We could attempt to substantiate what is stated here for you with referring to articles, studies and expert opinions. However, we can probably suffice with referring to what you yourself hear about this in your environment. In this regard, we have unfortunately not yet heard any sensible comments about the harmful effects of the EMFs of wireless technology.
But that should not prevent us from taking the lead. We have the knowledge to improve the situation. Let us inform the education sector, children and parents about how these problems can be remedied. This may also create an opportunity to discuss the physical effects of EMFs.
Please join this educational effort and participate in our working groups Children or Education. Perhaps you can also find a way to contribute to this at national level, given that several member organisations have adopted the same approach. Assist by contributing your energy and talents to create and disseminate information on how we can raise our children in a healthier manner. Because that is what our society needs to know and our children are entitled to.
For inspiration, see:
Promotion of Children’s rights
Growing up Healthy in a World of Digital Media (EN)
The International Delaration of the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age
ESC’s Working Group EMF Protection for Children
Cross-border cooperation: The international camping week in The Netherlands was a success
Relaxation and action, surrounded by nature and in good company, were the hallmarks of this inspiring and well-attended week in the Netherlands. People came from Belgium, France, Germany, the UK and from the Netherlands. ESC and the Dutch EHS foundation in cooperation with the Belgian VEHS organised the first few days with lectures, discussions and working groups. The following days were devoted to various workshops given by the participants themselves. And, of course, there was plenty of time for enjoying the holiday.
An important theme was how to raise awareness of the risks of EMFs in a contemporary way. A wonderful example was the play by Kevin Lerat, in which Kristien Pottie, as an electrosensitive person, faces reality in a light-hearted way and creates a safe world for herself.
We got off to a good start with the theme during the camping week. Let’s go on. And let’s make the public curious about our secret on how we create a safer and healthier life. The newly formed working groups plan to continue their work to raise awareness of the risks of EMFs in an appealing and effective manner.
Would you like to join? This is an excellent opportunity for you to participate in this important work. Please, contact ESC.
This cross-border cooperation turns out to be enjoyable and productive. Let's keep it up. There were also meetings of other ESC members from different countries this year. For example, in Italy, France, and Belgium. |
