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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asher, Judith Paula, 1967-

Series:

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute Professional Guides to Human Rights 6.

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute professional guides to human rights ; v. 6

Nijhoff eBook titles

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World health.

Right to health.

Human rights.

Health promotion.

Medical policy.

Non-governmental organizations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 living in poverty. They are using the right to health in their struggle for access to quality health services, as well as the underlying determinants of health, such as safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. In other words, the right to health, and other fundamental human rights, are seen as a way of promoting development. In a clear style and accessible format, this unique, timely and practical Manual shows health professionals, their associations and other interested non-governmental organizations, some of the practical ways in which they can promote, protect and monitor the right to health in their communities and countries. It considers the obligations of states in relation to individuals within their borders, as well as the human rights responsibilities of states beyond their borders. As befits a human rights manual, it has a particular preoccupation with the right to health of the vulnerable, marginalized and otherwise disadvantaged groups and those living in poverty.

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-94905-5

9786612949050

90-04-18973-4

OCLC:

697182448

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004154384.i-306 DOI