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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, A/HRC/23/41, 15 May 2013

May 15, 2013

III. Specific issues D. 3D jobs and occupational health Sex work 59. The possibility of arrest, detention and deportation due to immigration status further discourages access to health facilities, goods and services, particularly for transgender sex workers who may...

General Comment No. 15 on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24), CRC/C/GC/15, 17 April 2013

Apr 17, 2013

B. Right to non-discrimination 8. In order to fully realize the right to health for all children, States parties have an obligation to ensure that children’s health is not undermined as a result of discrimination, which is a significant factor contributing to...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, A/67/302, 13 August 2012

Aug 13, 2012

II. Conceptual framework B. Pooling and allocation of health funds and resources 10. The obligation to ensure the equitable allocation of health facilities, goods and services for all persons without discrimination is a core obligation under the right to health. The...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/NZL/CO/7, 27 July 2012: New Zealand

Jul 27, 2012

34. The Committee commends the State party for its advocacy on the protection of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights and prevention of maternal mortality. The Committee notes with concern, however, the convoluted abortion laws which require women to get...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, A/HRC/20/15/Add.2, 4 June 2012: Viet Nam

Jun 4, 2012

V. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS 43. Problems of data collection and intervention design are exacerbated by the stigmatization of vulnerable groups. The Commission on AIDS in Asia confirmed that the HIV epidemic in Asia is largely driven by vulnerable groups,...