Blogs
Health and Human Rights at Stake in the US Election
The outcome of the US federal election in November will impact the health and human rights of millions of people across the globe. US commitment to global health is essential.

Right to Self-determined Death, European Court, and European Convention on Human Rights
by Sarthak Gupta
On June 13th, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Daniel Karsai v. Hungary, held that there is no right to self-determined death under the European Convention of Human Rights

Can Health Care Personnel Speak Out on Health and Human Rights Issues in Gaza?
by Alice Rothchild:
In the United States, the right of medical personnel to speak out about the ongoing assault on Gaza and the urgent need for a ceasefire is under threat.

Environmental Destruction is a Human Rights Violation: The Health Crisis in Gaza
The environmental impacts of war extend far beyond the battlefield. In Gaza, the long-term environmental devastation of Israel’s attacks represents a profound crisis demanding global attention.

Three Recommendations on Digital Technologies and Data Privacy for the WHO Pandemic Agreement
Although digital technologies for health can help fulfil the right to health, they also pose specific risks which must be recognised and mitigated.

Right to Shelter Needed in California
Globally, housing has become increasingly recognized as a human right. Yet California and New York have 161,548 and 91,271 homeless people respectively. Accountability is needed.

Regulating Health Apps to Comply with Health Rights
Health technology could make healthcare more accessible, but there are regulatory voids which threaten health rights.

Improving Global Health Governance in Armed Conflicts: Lessons from COVID-19
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is confronted with a different type of outbreak—armed conflict wreak havoc on all facets of health.

UK Public Health Registrars Write Open Letter Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza
UK health registrars call on UK govt to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to the bombardment of people with nowhere to escape to.

Health Faculty Call for Ceasefire in Gaza and Centering Palestine in the Classroom
Over 100 US medical and health faculty write an open letter to President Biden calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to attacks on hospitals.
