Human Rights Advisory Panel urges the UN to compensate Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families for lead poisoning in IDP camps
On 8 April 2016, the Human Rights Advisory Panel (HRAP) released its long-awaited opinion in the case of N.M & ...
Right to Health
Justice Scalia, Challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and a Missed Opportunity to Meaningfully Engage the Right to Healthcare
Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his polarising opinions on fundamental issues in American policy. Yet, his ...
Bombay High Court makes Right to Clean Toilets a Fundamental Right for Women in India
Some women in India have to risk their life and sexual integrity when they decide to go to the toilet. Others who ...
Recent Developments in the Australian Health Policy Further Undermine the Right to Health
As a developed country, Australia has a generally high standard of health care. Various kinds of public ...
Ebola and Understanding Health Crises as Threats to International Security
On 14 January 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the two-year Ebola outbreak in West ...
Revisiting Mass Sterilisation in India – Population Management or Menace?
According to the 2011 census, the population of India was recorded as 1.2 billion people. Such a situation calls ...
Aboriginal Right to Pursue Traditional Medicine Recognised by Canadian Judge
A Canadian judge has ruled that a constitutional right exists for certain aboriginals in Canada to choose ...
When Policing Meets Health: International Experts call for Improved Alliance between Law Enforcement and Public Health
The 2nd International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference, organised by the Centre of Law Enforcement and ...
The Missing Human Rights Impact Assessment of European Union Free Trade Agreements
The European Union is pursuing a proactive policy to conclude free trade agreements with numerous countries around ...
Women’s and children’s health: Evidence of impact of human rights
During 2011-13, I had the fortune to serve as a part-time Senior Human Rights Advisor to WHO Assistant ...
The European Social Charter in Austerity Europe: Damning Conclusions on the Right of Access to Healthcare in Spain
Recent conclusions published by the European Committee on Social Rights (ECSR) present yet another damning ...
Gene patenting overruled but leaves lasting repercussions for minorities
Last month, Angelina Jolie penned an op-ed piece in The New York Times about her decision to undergo genetic ...
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