Summary: Environmental hazards such as
pollution, poverty, malnutrition,
infectious diseases and toxic
exposure impact on children's right
to health.
A position paper in this publication
explains State obligations under the
Convention on the Rights of the Child
and under Agenda 21 to protect
children's environmental health, and
recommends action.

Organisation:

Natural Heritage Institute

Articles:

Article 27: Standard of living

Article 24: Health and health services

Web:

http://www.n-h-i.org

Link :

Countries

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