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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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Lebanon: Gaps Remain in Vaccine Program Planning
Build Public Confidence; Ensure Equitable Distribution
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Lebanon: Health Workers’ Safety Neglected during Covid-19
Pay Hospital Dues; Protect Workers from Attacks
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“Whoever Finds the Vaccine Must Share It”
Strengthening Human Rights and Transparency Around Covid-19 Vaccines
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UN Should Speak Up on Covid-19 “Pandemic of Human Rights Abuses”
Governments Around the World Using Pandemic as Cover for Crackdowns
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Human Rights Council: Countries Should Take Bold Action on Egypt
Monitoring, Tough Message on Dire Rights Situation Long Overdue
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US Digital Divide Threatens Vaccine Access for Older People
Ensure Alternative Registration Methods for Covid-19 Shots
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US Pregnancy Health Bill Package Recognizes Climate Change Threat
Environmental Justice Crucial in Ending Maternal Health Crisis
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Ensuring Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in South Africa
Inclusive, Non-Discriminatory Approach Needed to Curb Pandemic
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Syria: Covid-19 Vaccine Access Should Be Expanded, Fair
Lack of Access, Damaged Infrastructure, Bias Pose Rollout Risk
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Lebanon: Gaps Remain in Vaccine Program Planning
Build Public Confidence; Ensure Equitable Distribution
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Israel: Provide Vaccines to Occupied Palestinians
Over 4.5 Million in West Bank, Gaza Excluded From Vaccination Push
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