11 adults may have been more affected by inhaling the disinfectant, but it is difficult to receive remedies since the victims of humidifier disinfectant have to prove that they have used the humidifier disinfectant in concern and developed disease after using it. 42. In 2015, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Hazardous Substances and Wastes visited Korea and raised the issue of humidifier disinfectant in connection with the child rights. Since then, the government started to verify the safety of daily chemical supplies and published the Measures on Safety Control on Daily Chemical Supplies, and make diverse efforts. In addition, A Special Act on Remedy for Damages by Humidifier Disinfectant was enacted by the 20th National Assembly. Still, victims have not been provided with adequate remedies. The number of victims including the lung fibrosis and death confirmed after the fourth investigation of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reached 6,040 (including 1,335 deaths). 2) Questions 43. How does the government carry out its policy related to controlling the air quality in facilities where children reside? 44. Please provide information on the effectiveness of the current technology in removing asbestos and explain if there is a measure to guarantee no residue left after the removal of asbestos to protect children from harmful environment. 45. What is the government’s policy to guarantee the safe commute of children to daycare centers or kindergartens? 46. Please provide information on current status of child victims of humidifier disinfectant and remedy or support provided to them. 4. Respect for the Views of the Child Issue 17. Respect for the Views of the Child in School 1) Current status 47. According to the 2016 Current Status of Guaranteeing Students’ Rights in School by the NHRCK, 29.4% of 2,616 middle school students answered that their schools had not asked for students’ opinion on enactment or amendment of school regulations. For the same question, 39.1% of 3,484 high school students answered the same. In 2017, the NHRCK recommended to the Minister of Education to allow participation of the students in the School Governance Committee, the highest decision making body of the school. The existing

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