For the completion of this book, I thank some great people who made it possible:
My parents and sister for their continuous support and faith in me throughout the years.
My dear nieces, for showing me how important it is to change things now and in the future.
Malgosia Fitzmaurice for actively encouraging me to pursue and complete this research and for her invaluable advise on academic and practical matters.
Jessie Hohmann for her continuous support and interest in my work.
Stylianos Alexandridis, a source of strength and inspiration throughout the years.
Marina Haigh who always doubted my doubters.
The panel in esran 2015 workshop in Swansea, who illuminated me in relation to vulnerability writings.
Kate Malleson, for infiltrating in me a more inquisitive approach to research.
Baskut Tancak the former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Toxics, for his interesting and enlightening perspectives in relation to children’s rights and toxics in various conference fora.
My publisher Ingeborg van der Laan of Brill Publishing for her continuous support throughout all stages of this work
Finally, Brill for publishing my work.
I am grateful to all.