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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Myanmar: Junta Blocks Lifesaving Aid
Donors Should Channel Assistance Via Local and Cross-Border Efforts
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Kenya: Pandemic Health Workers Lack Protection
Ensure Safety During Covid-19; Address Plight of Frontline Workers
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Myanmar: Junta Blocks Lifesaving Aid
Donors Should Channel Assistance Via Local and Cross-Border Efforts
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The Misguided US Approach to Drug Overdose Deaths
Federal Lawmakers Should Pursue Public Health Solutions Grounded in Rights
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States should ensure universal and equitable access to vaccines, support TRIPS waiver
HRW Statement - HRC Full-day intersessional seminar on good practices, key challenges and new developments relevant to access to medicines and vaccines
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Rich Countries Must Stop Blocking the Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver
Access to Covid-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics Is Part of the Human Right to Health
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Joint Letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
Re: Request for Information on Approved Draft Amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act
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Illinois: Legislature Repeals Harmful Abortion Restriction
Move Will Protect Young People’s Rights, Dignity, Access to Health Care
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Cambodia: Vaccine Mandates Raise Rights Concerns
Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Should Focus on Access, Comprehensive Support
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Kenya: Pandemic Health Workers Lack Protection
Ensure Safety During Covid-19; Address Plight of Frontline Workers
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German Postcode Lottery Grants
Equitable Health Care, Covid-19 Vaccine for Conflict Zones; Digital Communications
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As Australia Reopens, Vaccine Equity Should Be a Priority
Disparities in Vaccination Rates Leaves Communities at Risk
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