Health and Human Rights: A Call to Action on the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 50 years ago. The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the UDHR is an occasion for institutions that teach and train health professionals to explore and embrace the strong link between human rights and health.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 1998-08, Vol.280 (5), p.462-464
Main Authors: Gruskin, Sofia, Mann, Jonathan, Annas, George J, Grodin, Michael A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anniversaries
Health
Human rights
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Summary:The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 50 years ago. The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the UDHR is an occasion for institutions that teach and train health professionals to explore and embrace the strong link between human rights and health.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.280.5.462