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Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsForeword by Paul Hunt; Objectives of the Resource Manual; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction – Understanding a Health and Human Rights Approach; Part I Gaining Knowledge: Understanding the Legal Framework Chapter 1 What Are Human Rights? The Legal Framework Chapter 2 What Is Meant by the Right to Health? Introduction to Part 2 Part II Moving Towards Action: Focusing on Obligations Arising from the Right to Health Chapter 3 The Nature of State Obligations Chapter 4 Focus on Core Obligations Chapter 5 Focus on Non-Discrimination and Vulnerable and Otherwise Disadvantaged Groups Chapter 6 Globalization, Obligations of Non-State Actors and International Obligations Arising from the Right to Health Introduction To Part 3 Part III Taking Action: Working with the Right to Health Chapter 7 Monitoring the Right to Health Chapter 8 Tools for Monitoring I: Working with Indicators, Benchmarks and Statistical Data Chapter 9 Tools for Monitoring II: Identifying Violations Chapter 10 Promoting the Right to Health: Activities to Promote and Protect the Right to Health at Community, National and International Levels Chapter 11 Reporting: Participation by NGOS in UN Procedures for Monitoring Compliance by Their Governments Chapter 12 Medical and Other Health Professionals: Working with the Right to Health Annex 1 Examples of International, Regional, and National Instruments Relevant to the Right to Health Annex 2 Examples of Global Goals, Targets and Indicators Relevant to Health Annex 3 Sources and Resources
