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Posted Feb. 13, 2009. Updated Oct. 14, 2009.
Prepared by Mary Whisner for Prof. Joel Ngugi's class, Health, Human
Rights, and Social Transformation in the Greater Horn of Africa (SISAF 490/SOC
W 598G/SOC WF498B)
Health and human rights are linked in many ways. Violations of human rights can have serious health consequences; unfairly administered health policies or programs can violate human rights; protecting human rights can reduce individuals' vulnerability to ill health and its effects. World Health Organization, 25 Questions & Answers on Health & Human Rights at 8 (2002). This document is an excellent introduction to the topic.
Researchers note: Annex I of 25 Questions & Answers lists relevant legal instruments such as treaties and UN resolutions (at 29-31). Minnesota Human Rights Library International Human Rights Instruments has the text of these (and other) instruments.
Gallagher Law Library, Human Rights Research
American Society of International Law, ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library, Study Guide: The Right to Means for Adequate Health (2003). Cites and quotes international conventions and other instruments that protect (or arguably protect) health as a human right. Includes regional sources such as the African Union.
American Medical Student Association, Health & Human Rights Resource List
United Nations. See United Nations Research.
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Amnesty International -- Health and Human Rights
International Committee of the Red Cross (humanitarian assistance for victims of war and armed violence)
International Federation of Health and Human Rights Organisations
International Rescue Committee
International Society for Health and Human Rights
- Health and Human Rights Info -- information on mental health and human rights; pages on gender based violence; child soldiers; post traumatic stress disorder disaster; asylum seekers in Europe; post conflict communities and transitional justice; torture; ethics; helping the helpers
See Stanford University's list of links, Africa South of the Sahara, Topic: Human Rights
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