GENEVA (24 November 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxic waste, Baskut Tuncak, welcomed the announcement of the Indian Government to reconsider the official figures...

GENEVA (31 October 2014) – The new United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics, Baskut Tuncak, urged Governments around the world to expedite the ratification process of the Minamata...

9 September 2014 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen: Today I am presenting my first report to the Human Rights Council. As I address you for the first time in my capacity as...

GENEVA (21 October 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxic waste, Marc Pallemaerts, today urged States to increase efforts to eliminate the use of lead especially in paint and toys...

GENEVA (11 October 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxic waste, Marc Pallemaerts, and the UN Independent Expert on human rights and the environment, John Knox...