March 5, 2025
Poisonous Profit
Lead Waste Mining and Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment in Kabwe, Zambia
Zambia
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March 5, 2025
Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children
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Zambia’s government is facilitating hazardous mining and processing of toxic lead waste in the city of Kabwe that poses major health risks to children.
Videos
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August 23, 2019
“We Have to Be Worried”
The Impact of Lead Contamination on Children’s Rights in Kabwe, Zambia
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June 14, 2018
Leave No Girl Behind in Africa
Discrimination in Education against Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers
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News
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March 11, 2025
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
Access to Justice and Effective Remedies in the Context of Toxics
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July 10, 2024
Mining for the Energy Transition Needs to Respect Human Rights
The extraction of key minerals used in renewables is accompanied by abuses. The UN must take action to address them.
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June 11, 2024
Let’s Put Play on the Agenda
First International Day of Play Highlights Essential Importance for Children
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May 23, 2024
Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for ‘Defaming President’
Enforcing Repealed Law Will Have Chilling Effect on Free Expression
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April 8, 2024
Zambian Police Summon Priest After Critical Sermon
Authorities Should Ensure Freedoms of Association, Assembly, and Expression
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April 5, 2024
Zambia: Submission to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
43rd Ordinary Session
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March 13, 2024
Zambia: Government Stalling on Lead Cleanup Plan
Urgent Action Needed on Kabwe Mine Site Committee
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July 20, 2023
Zambia: Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste at Mine Site
Kabwe Youth Activists Urge Action in Video
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