Children's health and the struggle of communities for The health of communities and their struggle for the final revocation of the government's decision to install an asphalt plant in Michero were the focus of the event on "Right to a clean and healthy environment", which was organized by the Initiative Group "Communities in Action", with the support of the Parents' Associations and the Community Councils of Agia Marina, Agios Epiphaneios, Agios Ioannis, Agrokipia, Arediou, Kalo Chorio, Kato Moni, Kliros, Malounda, Menoikou, Mitsero and Orunda on Saturday, at the Prometheas asphalt relocation site.
As stated in a statement by the organisers of the event, a large number of children participated in activities related to the environment and their rights and sent a clear message that they have an inalienable right to clean air, health and life, While the Mayor of Agrokipia Sotiris Kyriakou spoke on behalf of the Community Councils of the area, who reiterated the will of the communities not to allow the transfer of the asphalt, but to proceed with the creation of a Miners' Park on the site. Also, student representative Anna-Maria Kyriakidou stressed that the children will defend the natural landscape and their right to clean air. The event was also attended by representatives of parliamentary parties.
Furthermore, the Initiative Group recalls that according to scientific studies, the children of the area live in the most polluted area of Cyprus, with the strong smell and dust from the quarries degrading their health and quality of life, while noting that "under no circumstances will we allow our children to be victimized again, to find themselves in mortal danger and live in an extremely degraded and dangerous environment".
"The state must protect children and all citizens and not decide at the expense of their human rights, health and well-being."
Source: CNA
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