WHO Constitution: "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being..."
Every country in the world is now party to at least one human rights treaty that addresses health-related rights. This includes the right to health as well as other rights that relate to conditions necessary for health.
The role of the Health and Human Rights Team is to:
Strengthen the capacity of WHO and its Member States to integrate a human rights-based approach to health.
Advance the right to health in international law and international development processes.
Advocate for health-related human rights.
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