A/HRC/12/50
1995, 2004/17 of 16 April 2004, 2005/15 of 14 April 2005 and Council resolution 9/1 of
24 September 2008,
Affirming that the transboundary and national movement and dumping of toxic and
dangerous products and wastes may constitute a serious threat to the enjoyment of all
human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and the right to
development,
Reiterating the fact that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent
and interrelated,
Reaffirming that the international community must treat all human rights in a fair
and equal manner, on the same footing and with the same emphasis,
Recalling Council resolutions 5/1, on institution-building of the Council, and 5/2, on
the code of conduct for special procedures mandate holders of the Council, both of 18 June
2007, and stressing that the mandate holder shall discharge his/her duties in accordance
with those resolutions and the annexes thereto,
1.
Strongly condemns the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous
products and wastes, which have a negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights;
2.
Acknowledges with appreciation the work undertaken by the Special
Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous
products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights;
3.
Notes the report of the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the
movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of
human rights (A/HRC/12/26) on the adverse effects of shipbreaking on the enjoyment of
human rights;
4.
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Special Rapporteur on his
visits to Côte d’Ivoire, from 4 to 8 August 2008, and to the Netherlands, from 26 to 28
November 2008 (A/HRC/12/26/Add.2), and of the recommendations contained therein;
5.
Decides to hold a panel discussion on the matter at its thirteenth session, with
equitable geographic and gender participation of relevant experts and representatives of
civil society, with a view to inform the future work of the Special Rapporteur;
6.
Invites the above-mentioned panel:
(a)
To undertake comprehensive discussion on existing problems, new trends
and solutions to the national and transboundary movement and dumping of toxic and
dangerous products and wastes, which have a negative impact on the enjoyment of human
rights, in particular in developing countries;
(b)
To examine the impact of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous
products and wastes in all countries, in particular developing countries, on the enjoyment of
all human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and the right
to development;
(c)
To discuss the current trends, good practices, challenges and possible
solutions in this area with regard to human rights, and to consider possible measures to
reduce and eradicate the negative impact of the movement and dumping of toxic and
dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights;
7.
Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights to provide the necessary assistance and support for the panel discussion to be held,
within existing resources.
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