The right to health : : a resource manual for NGOs /

The right to health : : a resource manual for NGOs / / by Judith Asher.

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The alarmingly low health status of millions of people in many developing countries is now recognised as a major obstacle to the process of development. In response, increasing numbers of non-governmental organizations are championing the right to health of the disadvantaged, vulnerable and those li...

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Superior document:The Raoul Wallenberg Institute professional guides to human rights ; v. 6
:
Asher, Judith Paula, 1967-
Place / Publishing House:Leiden ;, Boston : : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers,, 2010.
Year of Publication:2010
Language:English
Series:The Raoul Wallenberg Institute Professional Guides to Human Rights 6.
Physical Description:1 online resource (322 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material / J. Asher
  • Introduction – Understanding A Health And Human Rights Approach / J. Asher
  • Chapter 1. What Are Human Rights? The Legal Framework / J. Asher
  • Chapter 2. What Is Meant By The Right To Health? / J. Asher
  • Introduction To Part 2 / J. Asher
  • Chapter 3. The Nature Of State Obligations / J. Asher
  • Chapter 4. Focus On Core Obligations / J. Asher
  • Chapter 5. Focus On Non-Discrimination And Vulnerable And Otherwise Disadvantaged Groups / J. Asher
  • Chapter 6. Globalization, Obligations Of Non-State Actors And International Obligations Arising From The Right To Health / J. Asher
  • Introduction To Part 3 / J. Asher
  • Chapter 7. Monitoring The Right To Health / J. Asher
  • Chapter 8. Tools For Monitoring I: Working With Indicators, Benchmarks And Statistical Data / J. Asher
  • Chapter 9. Tools For Monitoring II: Identifying Violations / J. Asher
  • Chapter 10. Promoting The Right To Health: Activities To Promote And Protect The Right To Health At Community, National And International Levels / J. Asher
  • Chapter 11. Reporting: Participation By NGOs In UN Procedures For Monitoring Compliance By Their Governments / J. Asher
  • Chapter 12. Medical And Other Health Professionals: Working With The Right To Health / J. Asher
  • Annex 1. Examples Of International, Regional, And National Instruments Relevant To The Right To Health / J. Asher
  • Annex 2. Examples Of Global Goals, Targets And Indicators Relevant To Health / J. Asher
  • Annex 3. Sources And Resources / J. Asher.

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