Francesca Mancini and Shweta Dabholkar explore the problem of pesticide self-poisoning in Pakistan, including the challenges and opportunities for tackling the issue.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behavior. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
Governments and industry must stop blaming farmers for ‘misuse’ of pesticides and adopt a human rights-based approach to pesticide management, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Human Rights.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
To mark World Health Day 2024, Ellie Roger explores the causes of pesticide poisoning – one of the world’s major, yet often overlooked, health challenges.
BLOG: Professor Michael Eddleston reflects on steps taken in 2023 to reduce international use of highly hazardous pesticides and the impact this could have on global suicide rates.
We are delighted to announce UK public screenings of ‘Her Name Was Sita’ – a short documentary exploring womanhood, virtue, shame, and suicide in Nepal.
BLOG: To mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr Leah Utyasheva examines the growing influence of corporate powers and their impact on global human rights.
*Warning: this article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/*
To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has launched a new film, celebrating Nepal’s commitment to preventing pesticide suicides.
BLOG: CPSP filmmaker Heshani Sothiraj Eddleston introduces her latest film, exploring the concept of a virtuous woman and how culture, shame and honour can lead to self-harm and suicide in Nepal.