Kelsey McGregor Perry and Lindsay McEwing Health and Human Rights 2013, 15/2 Abstract Background: The sale of women and children accounts for the greatest proportion of human trafficking globally, with Southeast Asia acting as the illegal industry’s largest international hub. At least 225,000 women and children are trafficked from the region every year, accounting for approximately one-third of the global human trade. The health ramifications of trafficking are severe: many…
How do social determinants affect human trafficking in Southeast Asia, and what can we do about it? A systematic review
Kelsey McGregor Perry and Lindsay McEwing Health and Human Rights 15/2 Published December 2013 Abstract Background: The sale of women and children accounts for the greatest proportion of human trafficking globally, with Southeast Asia acting as the illegal industry’s largest international hub. At least 225,000 women and children are trafficked from the region every year, accounting for approximately one-third of the global human trade. The health ramifications of trafficking are…
Abstract – Incorporating a right to health perspective into the resolution of patent law disputes
Emmanuel Kolawole Oke Health and Human Rights 2013, 15/2 Abstract This article adopts the view that the courts in developing countries can play an important role in improving access to medicines in their countries if they incorporate a right to health perspective when adjudicating patent cases involving pharmaceutical products. The article argues that, since patent rights are not human rights, they should not be allowed to trump the right to…
Incorporating a right to health perspective into the resolution of patent law disputes
Emmanuel Kolawole Oke Health and Human Rights 15/2 Published December 2013 Abstract This article adopts the view that the courts in developing countries can play an important role in improving access to medicines in their countries if they incorporate a right to health perspective when adjudicating patent cases involving pharmaceutical products. The article argues that, since patent rights are not human rights, they should not be allowed to trump the…
Identifying the gaps: Armenian health care legislation and human rights in patient care protections
Violeta Zopunyan, Suren Krmoya, Ryan Quinn Health and Human Rights 15/2 Published December 2013 Abstract Background: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Armenia has undergone an extensive legislative overhaul. Although a number of developments have aimed to improve the quality and accessibility of Armenia’s health care system, a host of factors has prevented the country from fully introducing measures to ensure respect for human rights in…
Abstract – Identifying the gaps: Armenian health care legislation and human rights in patient care protections
Violeta Zopunyan, Suren Krmoya, Ryan Quinn Health and Human Rights 2013, 15/2 Abstract Background: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Armenia has undergone an extensive legislative overhaul. Although a number of developments have aimed to improve the quality and accessibility of Armenia’s health care system, a host of factors has prevented the country from fully introducing measures to ensure respect for human rights in patient care.…
Compulsory drug detention centers in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos: Health and human rights abuses
Joseph J. Amon, Richard Pearshouse, Jane Cohen, Rebecca Schleifer Health and Human Rights 15/2 Published December 2013 Abstract Background: According to official accounts, in 2012 more than 235,000 people were detained in over 1,000 compulsory drug detention centers in East and Southeast Asia. Methods: Between July 2007 and May 2013, in-depth interviews were conducted with 195 individuals recently released from drug detention centers in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Results:…
Abstract – Compulsory drug detention centers in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos: Health and human rights abuses
Joseph J. Amon, Richard Pearshouse, Jane Cohen, Rebecca Schleifer Health and Human Rights 2013, 15/2 Abstract Background: According to official accounts, in 2012 more than 235,000 people were detained in over 1,000 compulsory drug detention centers in East and Southeast Asia. Methods: Between July 2007 and May 2013, in-depth interviews were conducted with 195 individuals recently released from drug detention centers in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Results: Individuals reported…