#IndigenousPeoples: On 21 April 2026, UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics, Dr. Marcos Orellana, will present a statement at the #UNPFII25 on how toxics, including #toxic exposure from #mining, animal agriculture & #pesticides, threaten the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Learn more: bit.ly/4cwr6ZX
#México: El 7 de abril, @TheGuardian publicó una entrevista con Dr. Orellana, en la que este destacaba cómo las importaciones de residuos peligrosos y #plásticos procedentes de EE. UU. están agravando considerablemente la situación de los residuos tóxicos. Más: bit.ly/4mEzriP
#Mexico #ICYMI: On 7 April 2026, @TheGuardian published an interview with the Dr. Marcos Orellana, where he highlighted how imports of hazardous & #plastic waste from the US is considerably worsening the situation of toxics & #HumanRights in Mexico.
Read more: bit.ly/4mEzriP
#Escazú #PRTR: El 22 de abril, el Relator Especial intervendrá en un acto paralelo virtual en el marco de la #COP4 del Escazú sobre la aplicación de los registros de emisión y transferencia de contaminantes para cumplir los compromisos de mitigación de la contaminación.
Más aquí: bit.ly/4ss3Yl
#Escazú #PRTR: On 22 April, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights will speak at a virtual side event at the Escazú Agreement #COP4 on implementing Pollutant Release & Transfer Registers to fulfil commitments to mitigate pollution.
Learn more & register here: bit.ly/4ss3Ylj
#México: El 20 de marzo, el Relator Especial compartió en una rueda de prensa las conclusiones de su visita al país. Destacó su preocupación por los #residuos peligrosos y esbozó cómo el Gobierno puede adoptar soluciones a estos problemas.
Consulte el comunicado de prensa aquí: bit.ly/4spDLok
#Mexico: On 20 March, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights shared takeaways from his country visit at a press conference. He highlighted concerns about #HazardousWaste & outlined how the gov’t can adopt solutions to these issues.
See Press Release here: bit.ly/4spDLok
#México: El 20 de marzo, el relator especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre sustancias tóxicas y derechos humanos, el Dr. Marcos Orellana, ofrecerá una rueda de prensa a las 13:00 horas local de CDMX, sobre su visita a México.
Ver en directo: x.com/ONUDHmexico
#Mexico: On 20 March, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights, Dr. Marcos Orellana, will hold a press conference at 13:00 CDMX local time regarding his country visit to Mexico.
Watch live: x.com/ONUDHmexico
#Deregulation #Pesticides: On 27 March 2026, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics will be speaking on a sustainable #FoodSystems panel, part of a symposium on how to build sustainable communities despite federal deregulation in the US.
Register here: app.registrationguru.net#!/portal?eve...
In an opening video message, @srtoxics.bsky.social Marcos Orellana paid tribute to community leader Mr. Parker for bringing the story of Wittenoom’s asbestos contamination to the world.
He underscores the importance of UN Special Procedures in bringing the voices of those most affected to the UN.
#México 🇲🇽: Del 9–20 de marzo, @SRToxics visitará México para examinar los #derechoshumanos en relación con la gestión y eliminación de #residuospeligrosos, incluidos los #plásticos. Rueda de prensa: 20 de marzo, 13:00.
Más info: bit.ly/4cAh77A
#Mexico 🇲🇽: From 9-20 March, @SRToxics will conduct a country visit to Mexico to examine the #HumanRights situation related to the management & disposal of #HazardousWaste, including #Plastics. A press conference will be held on 20 March at 13:00 local time.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cAh77A
#Ukraine: On 24 Feb 2026, UN Special Procedures, including the Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights, warned Russia’s war is driving a deepening #HumanRights crisis and toxic pollution risks linked to conflict.
Read the statement here: bit.ly/3OCT5yK
#Ecuador: El 3 de febrero, Dr. Orellana fue autorizado para observar el proceso contra YASunidos #DefensoresAmbientales. El Consejo Electoral solicita multas por más de 30 000 USD y la suspensión de los derechos de YASunidos, una organización que se movilizó para proteger el #Yasuní ➡️ bit.ly/3ZMeLL8
#Ecuador: On 3 Feb, the UN SR Toxics was granted leave to observe a court case against #Indigenous #EnvironmentalDefenders. Ecuador’s Electoral Council seeks to impose fines over $30k USD & suspend rights of YASunidos, an organization who mobilized to protect Yasuni National Park ➡️ bit.ly/3ZMeLL8
#Preparedness: On 30 Jan, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & #HumanRights, Dr. Orellana will present on #EnvironmentalRisk & Damage from a human rights lens at the UN Global Seminar on Response in case of technological & #Natech disasters.
See program here: bit.ly/4t4vAyk
#EU: On 24 Jan, EU Observer interviewed the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights, on the wide gap between the science and the political will, the hidden risks of hazardous #chemicals, and Europe’s responsibilities in protecting #HumanRights globally.
Read full article here: bit.ly/45wAKZW
#UNEA7 #RtHE: On 10 Dec 2025, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & #HumanRights, will be speaking at a high-level side event on advancing the Human Right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment #JustTransition #FutureGenerations.
Learn more & watch the livestream here: bit.ly/4puiR5Y
#UNEA7 #Peacebuilding: On 10 Dec. 2025, UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & #HumanRights, Dr. Marcos Orellana, will be speaking on how UNEA can accelerate meaningful action on conflict, peace & environment.
Learn more & watch the livestream here: bit.ly/4iKCxjq
#PFAS: @SRToxics invites input for the 2026 thematic report on #ForeverChemicals & #HumanRights. Please send contributions by 9 Jan 2026 to hrc-sr-toxicshr@un.org
More info: www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
#HumanRights #RtHE: On 20 Nov. 2025, the Professor Orellana will be speaking at the University of Miami’s & the IACHR Symposium on Human Rights in the Americas on the intersection of Human Rights & the environment.
To attend the panel and learn more, register here: bit.ly/487eeHr
"To get the policy right, it needs to be informed by the voices of women."
UN @srtoxics.bsky.social Marcos Orellana underscores talking about #gender & toxics is not relegating women into a checkbox, it is to elevate the disproportionate impacts on women & girls and the stigma they face.
#UAE: On 2 Nov, the UN Special Rapporteur's letter to the UAE on allegations re #HumanRights violations in the #gold mining industry was made public, expressing concerns over #mercury poisoning & environmental degradation linked to companies operating in the UAE.
Read it here: bit.ly/3X7ZH9c
#Zambia: On Nov 3 & 4, several UN Special Procedures are acting as amici curiae in the Supreme Court in #SouthAfrica, regarding a case where Zambian women & children suffered injuries caused by #LeadPollution emanating from a mine.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/47jymXR
@un-spexperts.bsky.social
📣 As UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, along with colleagues from other five mandates we welcome landmark ASEAN Declaration on right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
#ASEAN #healthyenvironment
#CriticalMinerals: On 30 Oct 2025, AUWCL will host a symposium titled Critical Minerals, Critical Business & Critical Rights. The UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics & Human Rights, Dr. Marcos Orellana, will examine the interface between decarbonization and detoxification.
Register here: bit.ly/47udETU
#México: El 9 de marzo, Dr. Marcos Orellana visitará México para examinar la situación de las cuestiones relacionadas con los tóxicos y los #DerechosHumanos. Antes de esta visita, se invita a todas las personas interesadas a enviar sus comentarios antes del 5 de diciembre.
Más aqui: bit.ly/3KZDwPZ
#Mexico: On 9 March, Dr. Marcos Orellana will visit Mexico to review and report on the status of issues related to #toxics & #HumanRights. Prior to his visit, all interested individuals & organizations are invited to submit comments and contributions by December 5.
Learn more: bit.ly/3KZDwPZ
#Colombia #Mercurio: El 14 de octubre se hizo pública una carta de SR Toxics, SR Environment y Bina D'Costa. Esta expresa preocupación por la contaminación por mercurio del río Atrato, que amenaza los derechos fundamentales de #PueblosIndígenas y comunidades afrodescendientes. ➡️ bit.ly/4nK2iSs
