Neglected diseases [print] : a human rights analysis / Paul Hunt ; with the assistance of Rébecca Steward, Judith Bueno de Mesquita, Lisa Oldring.

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Hunt, Paul

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TextSeries: Publication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, c2007.Description: vi, 53 pages ; 28 cmISBN:

9241563427
9789241563420

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Introduction -- The general features of a rights-based approach to health -- Discrimination and stigma -- Health systems : the right to health care and the underlying determinants of health -- Essential drugs -- Conclusion.

Summary: Neglected diseases are both a cause and consequence of human rights violations. The failure to respect certain human rights, such as the rights to water, adequate housing, education and participation, increases the vulnerability of individuals and communities to neglected diseases. People afflicted by neglected diseases are vulnerable to violations of their human rights, including the rights to health, life, non-discrimination, privacy, work, education, and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress. These human rights causes and consequences of neglected diseases have important implications for the global fight against neglected diseases. This report aims to introduce and explore some of the connections between neglected diseases and human rights. Having established the linkages, the next challenge will be for all parties collaboratively to identify the practical implications of applying human rights to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and projects for neglected diseases.--Publisher's description.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	KNCHR Library General Stacks	Non-Fiction	RA643.7 .D44 H8 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		MKT01761

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"Social, Economic and Behavioural (SEB) Research."-- cover.

"Special Programme for Research & Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) sponsored by UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO."

"TDR/SDR/SEB/ST/07.2."

Includes bibliographical reference (p.42-49).

Introduction --
The general features of a rights-based approach to health --
Discrimination and stigma --
Health systems : the right to health care and the underlying determinants of health --
Essential drugs --
Conclusion.

Neglected diseases are both a cause and consequence of human rights violations. The failure to respect certain human rights, such as the rights to water, adequate housing, education and participation, increases the vulnerability of individuals and communities to neglected diseases. People afflicted by neglected diseases are vulnerable to violations of their human rights, including the rights to health, life, non-discrimination, privacy, work, education, and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress. These human rights causes and consequences of neglected diseases have important implications for the global fight against neglected diseases. This report aims to introduce and explore some of the connections between neglected diseases and human rights. Having established the linkages, the next challenge will be for all parties collaboratively to identify the practical implications of applying human rights to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and projects for neglected diseases.--Publisher's description.

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