| dc.contributor | Law Division | en_US |
| dc.contributor.author | United Nations Environment Programme | en_US |
| dc.contributor.author | Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | en_US |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Global | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-03-23T07:53:56Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-03-23T07:53:56Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/35409 | |
| dc.description | 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. | en_US |
| dc.format | Text | en_US |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.rights | Public | en_US |
| dc.subject | human rights | en_US |
| dc.subject | environmentally hazardous substance | en_US |
| dc.subject | international cooperation | en_US |
| dc.subject | access to information | en_US |
| dc.subject | hazardous waste | en_US |
| dc.subject | popular participation | en_US |
| dc.subject | legal remedy | en_US |
| dc.subject | accountability | en_US |
| dc.subject | scientific research | en_US |
| dc.subject | precautionary principle | en_US |
| dc.title | Human Rights and Hazardous Substances: Key Messages | en_US |
| wd.identifier.sdg | SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being | en_US |
| wd.identifier.sdg | SDG 4 - Quality Education | en_US |
| wd.identifier.sdg | SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities | en_US |
| wd.identifier.sdg | SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | en_US |
| wd.identifier.sdg | SDG 17 - Partnerships | en_US |
| wd.topics | Chemicals and Pollution Action | en_US |
| wd.topics | Education & environment | en_US |
| wd.topics | Environmental Governance | en_US |
| wd.identifier.pagesnumber | 6 pages | en_US |
