Health effects of mining in the Mantaro River Plains of Peru

Case study undertaken in the context of the Rights and Democracy Human Rights Impact Assessment Project. This case will help a grassroots community women's organization to establish a methodology for addressing the cumulative effects of mining operations of the Doe Run Resource Corporation on human rights in the region, including the right to food, right to water and the right to health.

Project partner: Centro de Promocion y Estudios de la Mujer (CEPEMA-LULAY)

Implementer

Rights & Democracy

Implementer website

www.ichrdd.ca

Geographic Coverage

Peru