Developments in the Right to Health in the Light of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History,
Vol. 12 No. 44 (1399),
10 November 2020
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Page 1-13
https://doi.org/10.22037/mhj.v12i44.32370
Abstract
Background and Aim: The right to health is one of the most important examples of human rights. This right is recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a general principle. Following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights was adopted, which was welcomed by the international community.
Materials and Methods: In this study, by analytical-descriptive method, first the starting point of identifying the right to health as a general principle will be examined and further this right and its examples in the Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Finally, developments regarding the conceptual and practical development of this right will be considered in some soft law conventions and instruments.
Findings: In the present study, it will be observed that the right to health has been identified with a very general and vague literature. This special feature of the Covenant has led states to resort to international practice to determine the precise scope of obligations arising from the right to health. In this regard, the mechanism of reports published under the heading "Public Opinions" on the provisions of the Covenant has played a very important role in creating convergence and unity of international practice among governmental and non-governmental actors.
Ethical Considerations: In order to organize this research, while observing the authenticity of the texts, honesty and fidelity have been observed.
Conclusion: In the present study, it was observed that in the field of the right to health, there is no urgent need to create new human rights norms. The existing legal framework provides sufficient grounds for the evolutionary interpretation of Article 12 of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and enables commentators (international treaty bodies, Covenant States, NGOs and other stakeholders) to address areas that have received little attention in the past such as sexual rights, reproduction, sexual orientation, health issues in prisons and armed conflict, Pay more attention to them.
Cite this article as: Yaghouti E. Developments in the Right to Health in the Light of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Medical History Journal 2020; 12(44): e2.2.
- Human Rights; Health System; Right to Health; Covenant on Socio-Economic and; Cultural Rights
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