Perspectives

Michelle Wazan, Tatyana Sleiman, Dima El Hajj, and Ramzi Haddad Abstract In Lebanon, the criminalization of drug use and the misapplication of ministerial directives have led hospitals to report overdose cases to law enforcement, deterring people…

Juš Škraban and Andraž Kapus Abstract Despite ongoing criticism, the practice of involuntary admissions to locked units remains widespread globally. In this paper, we focus on secure units within residential social care institutions in Slovenia,…

Sameena Azhar, Atmaja Acharya, Imtyaz Ahmad, Muhammad Arshid, Md. Saimum Islam, and Dania Malik Abstract In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, religious leaders play a significant role in shaping public attitudes toward khwaja sira, people who identify…

PERSPECTIVE Vol 27/2, 2025, pp. 393-398 PDF Carolina Tannenbaum-Baruchi and Orli Grinstein-Cohen People with disabilities often face discrimination and barriers when seeking medical treatment.[1] They may experience violations of their basic rights…

PERSPECTIVE Vol 27/1, 2025, pp. 13-17  PDF John C. Messinger and Leo Beletsky Introduction The recent confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has raised numerous concerns…

Vol 27/1, 2025, pp. 43-57  PDF Briony Harden, Yinuo Mao, Justin Weiss, Selina Hsuan, Orii McDermott, Michelle Funk, Natalie Drew, Katrin Seeher, Tarun Dua, and Martin Orrell AbstractThe World Health Organization has set a target for 75% of member…

Vol 26/2, 2024, pp. 61-67  PDF PERSPECTIVE Nina Sun, Megan McLemore, and Joseph J. Amon Introduction Since 1990, 54 countries have decriminalized private same-sex sexual acts between adults.[1] However, in 61 countries, such acts remain…

Vol 26/2, 2024, pp. 25-37  PDF Esther Kamau and Gillian MacNaughton Abstract In view of the United Nations’ goal to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, this paper investigates MakueniCare, the highly successful UHC…

Vol 26/2, 2024, pp. 45-60  PDF Digital Health and Rights Project Consortium Abstract In her 2023 report to the United Nations Human Rights Council on digital innovation, technology, and the right to health, the Special Rapporteur on…

Vol 26/2, 2024, pp. 1-12  PDF Kay Wilson Abstract The social determinants of health and international human rights law share many overlapping concerns and goals in promoting human well-being. However, so far they have been developing…