Human rights, PFAS and health: a transdisciplinary issue. Thoughts

Friday 20 May 2022, 3-6 p.m., Aula Nievo, Palazzo Bo, University of Padova

This event is part of the initiatives to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Human Rights Centre of the University of Padova, founded by Professor Antonio Papisca in 1982.

The theme of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known for their negative effect on the environment and health, will be dealt with in a transdisciplinary approach and from a human rights perspective.

To attend the conference, either in person or online, registration is required by filling out the attached form.

An Italian-English simultaneous translation service is provided, available online on zoom and in presence.

Webinar link: https://unipd.zoom.us/j/81551606284

The day will end with the performance "Dirsi tutto-sinfonia di corpi in movimento"

PROGRAMME

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14.30 – 15.00
Registration of partecipants

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15.00 – 15.15

Welcome addresses

Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for Third Mission and Relations with the local area, University of Padova

Gabriella Salviulo, Director of the Human Rights Centre "Antonio Papisca" of the University of Padova

Marco Mascia, UNESCO Chair for Democracy and Peace, University of Padova

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15.15 – 16.00

Keynote speech

PFAS Contamination: the Tension between Innovation and Precaution in Chemicals Policy

Marcos Orellana, United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights

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16.00 – 18.00

Perfluoroalkyl compounds: Properties, Hazards and Industrial Remediation Processes

Davide Carraro, Depuracque Services srl

The PFAS problem: an hydrogeologist's point of view

Paolo Fabbri, Department of Geosciences, University of Padova

Profit, people, planet misaligned

Alberto Lanzavecchia, Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani “Antonio Papisca”, Università di Padova

Crisis of the welfare state, right to health, and women's reproductive health

Paola Degani, Human Rights Centre "Antonio Papisca" of the University of Padova

Prevention denied: PFAS, the right to health and public policies in Veneto Region

Roberto De Vogli, Human Rights Centre "Antonio Papisca" of the University of Padova

Alberto Peruffo, NO PFAS Land activist

Conclusion