Archive: 2013

Walter Flores, Ana Lorena Ruano, and Denise Phé Funchal Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009 Abstract Social participation has been understood in many different ways, and there are even typologies classifying participation by…

By HHR editorial assistant Krista Oehlke Posted September 5, 2013 The World Health Organization has called for continued investment in local and global research toward the advancement of universal health coverage. “World health report…

Pol De Vos, Wim De Ceukelaire, Geraldine Malaise, Dennis Pérez, Pierre Lefèvre, and Patrick Van der Stuyft Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009 Abstract Analysis of the academic discourse on participation, empowerment, and…

Pol De Vos, Wim De Ceukelaire, Geraldine Malaise, Dennis Pérez, Pierre Lefèvre, and Patrick Van der Stuyft Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009 Abstract Analysis of the academic discourse on participation, empowerment, and…

Agnes Binagwaho Published August 29, 2013  Background In every society, vulnerable persons can be disproportionately marginalized, unable to reap the benefits of services that are theoretically provided to the general public. Just as…

Alicia Ely Yamin Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009   Being included in the society in which one lives is vital to the material, psychosocial, and political empowerment that underpins social well-being and equitable health. . . . Any…

Alicia Ely Yamin Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009   Being included in the society in which one lives is vital to the material, psychosocial, and political empowerment that underpins social well-being and equitable health. . . . Any…

Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009 Abstract Anand Grover was recently appointed by the UN Human Rights Council as Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.…

Health and Human Rights 11/1 Published June 2009   Anand Grover was recently appointed by the UN Human Rights Council as Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.…

Tiffany M. Gardner, Alec Irwin, and Curtis W. Peterson Health and Human Rights 11/2 Published December 2009 Abstract This article explores human rights- and health-related aspects of the rebuilding process in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, following the…