Health
Every country in the world is now party to at least one human rights treaty that addresses health-related rights. Yet, harmful laws, policies and practices routinely interfere with access to health care and increase vulnerability to ill health, particularly for poor, marginalized or criminalized populations. Our work examines the right to health and a healthy environment, the right to be free from discrimination and arbitrary detention, and the right to information, free speech, expression and assembly as critical means of achieving health. We work on infectious diseases, pollution and environmental health, sexual and reproductive health, and non-communicable disease, including access to palliative care for patients suffering with terminal illness.
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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“The Only People It Really Affects Are the People It Hurts”
The Human Rights Consequences of Parental Notice of Abortion in Illinois
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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How to Chart an Equitable Exit from the Pandemic
On World Health Day, a Call for a ‘Fairer and Healthier World’
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Cambodia: ‘Stop Covid-19’ System Raises Privacy Concerns
Use Less-Rights-Intrusive Measures; Adopt Data Protection Law
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Covid-19 Pandemic Ravages Brazil
President Bolsonaro Continues to Oppose Measures that Could Save Lives
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Human Rights Watch Testimony to the DC Legislature Council In Support Of Bill 24 - 0026
Provided by Skye Wheeler on March 29, 2021
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Expanding Access to Cancer Screenings in the US Would Save Lives
New Federal Bill Focuses on Women of Color
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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The EU Should Stop Blocking Efforts to Increase Global Vaccine Access
European Lawmakers Join Push for Waiving Intellectual Property Rules for Covid-19 Response
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New WHO Report Calls Out Global Impacts of Ageism
Governments, International Actors Should Step up Protections for Older People
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Papua New Guinea Unprepared for Covid-19 Surge
Government Should Bolster Healthcare System; International Donors Need to Step Up
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Illinois: Repeal Forced Parental Notice of Abortion
Law Violates Young People’s Human Rights, Can Delay Their Care
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