25 Questions and Answers on Health and Human Rights
Summary
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right of every human being was enshrined in WHOs Constitution over fifty years ago. In our daily work, WHO is striving to make this right a reality for everyone, paying particular attention to the poorest and most vulnerable. The human rights discourse provides us with an inspirational framework as well as a useful guide for analysis and action. The United Nations human rights mechanisms provide important avenues towards increasing accountability for health. Available on 36 pages in .pdf
