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Human Rights and Hazardous Substances

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Summary

Given the impact of hazardous substances on human rights including the rights to health and life, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and UNEP have issued the following Key Messages to highlight the human rights obligations and responsibilities of States and other duty-bearers, such as businesses, to prevent and remedy the harmful effects of hazardous substances.

Issuer

UNEP

Year

2021

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Instrument type

Report

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Collaborators

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Text analysis

    • Very High 1.49%
    • Low 0.04%
    • E focus: environment, hazardous substances, pollution, recycling, restoration, water, degradation
    • S focus: discrimination, human rights, children
    • G focus: lobbying, accountability
    • Management, Public administration