human rights
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Human Rights Day
03rd December 2020
"Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world."
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Global Forum on Human Rights and a Tobacco Free World
15th March 2019
This Global Forum on Human Rights and a Tobacco-Free World, to be held in Romania on 26th March, is a unique and historic event will bring together global leaders in human rights and public health to discuss ways to advance worldwide efforts to combat the tobacco epidemic. Participation by request and approval only. -
Successful advocacy to protect the right to health in Argentina
08th December 2018
Failing to prevent NCDs is a breach of the obligation in Argentina's National Constitution to protect its citizens.
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Child rights: the right approach for governments to protect children from harmful marketing
15th November 2018
States are under pressure to better protect children from the harmful impact that unhealthy food marketing has on them. Recent Unicef and WHO EURO reports explain why a child rights approach is key to securing their right to health.
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NCDs and human rights: from international treaties to real life stories
15th July 2018
In this blog, Mathilde Chiesa shares stories which illustrate how addressing aspects of NCD prevention & care, such as by upholding rights to health, life, food, treatment and information, can improve the lives of people everywhere.
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Consumer rights and industry interference: the case of the soft drink industry in Colombia
12th June 2018
In this week's blog read about the now paradigmatic case of the industry attacking NCD civil society organisations campaigning against the harmful effects of sugar sweetened beverages on health.