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Right to Health: A Fundamental Right
The Constitution of the World Health Organization states that “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”. The right to health implies that: Everyone should have access to the health services they require, As ..
Topics: Children's rights • Constitution of India • Directive Principles • Economic, social and cultural rights • Fundamental rights • Fundamental rights in India • Human rights instruments • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Law by country • Politics by country • Right to Health • Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Government can invoke a state of emergency during civil unrest, a disaster, or an armed conflict. In a state of emergency, a government has the authority to execute certain actions which are not normally permitted. In these extraordinary circumstances government directs its institutions to implement emergency action plans. During a state of emergency people can ..
Topics: Economic, social and cultural rights • Human rights • Human rights instruments • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • Law by country • Politics by country • Right to family life • Right to sexuality • State of emergency • United Nations Human Rights Committee