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These recommendations are designed for health professionals involved in caring for and treating children with HIV with antiretrovirals and senior policy makers. They are highly technical, but have been peer reviewed by Paediatricians and other health professionals from around the world who specialise in HIV in children, and thus are a gold standard of care.

Published in 2010, by WHO

"The double pyramide" positions foods not only following the criteria nutritional science has long recommended on the basis of their positive impact on health, but also in terms of their impact on the environment. The work aims to encourage the publication of further studies on the measurement of environmental impacts of food. The objective is to increase...

Published in 2010, by Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition

For preventing malnutrition in young children, it is vital to promote newborn survival and to improve birth weights. The book provides an overview of the continuum of care through the lifecycle and opportunities to address gaps at all levels - family and community care, outreach services and health care facilities. Case studies are analysed in order to learn...

Published in 2010, by WHO, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child health

This joint working paper lays out a rationale and strategic framework for improving food security and managing food-price shocks in the Arab countries.

Published in 2009, by FAO, IFAD, World Bank

Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) are a set of international guidelines and standards for the design, implementation and assessment of livestock interventions to assist people affected by humanitarian crisis. They are based on livelihood objectives that aim to provide rapid assistance to protect and rebuild the livestock assest of...

Published in 2009, by Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Project

This issue of Nutrition Policy paper focuses on multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in developing country settings.

Published in 2009, by United Nations University

This publication sets out a human rights approach to the MDGs, the primary purpose of which is to outline a clear framework of analysis for the development sector, relevant also to the needs of human rights practitioners, identifying entry points at the policy level as well as for country-level programming and advocacy. Practical illustrations are provided...

Published in 2008, by OHCHR

El presente estudio se basa en este conjunto más reciente de experiencias e investigaciones. Su objetivo es reforzar los esfuerzos encaminados a alcanzar los ODM, ayudando a los planificadores de políticas a incorporar los derechos humanos en las etapas de formulación y ejecución del componente de salud de las estrategias nacionales de reducción de la...

Published in 2008, by OACDH - OHCHR, OMS - WHO

La présente brochure tire les leçons des expériences et des recherches menées récemment dans ce domaine. Son but est de soutenir les efforts déployés pour atteindre les OMD en aidant les décideurs à intégrer les droits de l’homme dans l’élaboration et la mise en oeuvre du volet sanitaire des stratégies nationales de réduction de la pauvreté...

Published in 2008, by HCDH - OHCHR, OMS - WHO

El presente Folleto informativo tiene por objeto arrojar luz sobre el lugar que ocupa actualmente el derecho a la salud en las normas internacionales de derechos humanos, teniendo en cuenta la gran cantidad de iniciativas y propuestas respecto de lo que el derecho a la salud puede o debe ser. Por consiguiente, no se pretende ofrecer una lista exhaustiva de...

Published in 2008, by OACDH - OHCHR, OMS - WHO

The publication of a separate fact sheet on economic, social and cultural rights should not give the impression that they are somehow a distinct category of rights that can be dealt with in isolation. On the contrary, strengthening the protection of economic, social and cultural rights is an integral part of strengthening the protection of all the rights...

Published in 2008, by OHCHR

The publication is the result of an initiative by IFAD’s Technical Advisory Division to promote better methods of enabling poor rural people, and especially women, to benefit from the non-timber forest products sector. It takes stock of past experience and demonstrates that there are many opportunities to invest in NTFPs in support of rural livelihoods.

Published in 2008, by IFAD

The purpose of this Guidance is to provide an overview of the current technical and programmatic consensus on infant feeding and HIV, and give guidance to facilitate effective implementation of HIV and infant feeding programmes in refugee and displaced situations, in emergency contexts, and as an integral element of coordinated approach to public health, HIV...

Published in 2008, by UNHCR

Published in Health and Human Rights Publications Series, Issue No 5, December 2008. The present booklet draws on this more recent body of experience and research. It seeks to strengthen efforts to achieve the MDGs by helping policymakers incorporate human rights into the design and implementation of the health component of national poverty reduction strategies (PRSs).

Published in 2008, by OHCHR, WHO

As part of efforts to build a more standardized and comprehensive vitamin A program, Cambodia’s NNP with A2Z assistance, designed a national vitamin A communication strategy designed to reenergize vitamin A communication activities, create standardized messages, correct misinformation, and build awareness among a variety of stakeholders, such as parents,...

Published in 2008, by Cambodia National Nutrition Program

La publicación de un folleto informativo separado sobre los derechos económicos, sociales y culturales no debería hacer pensar que existe una categoría en cierta medida distinta de derechos que pueden abordarse de manera aislada. Por el contrario, el fortalecimiento de la protección de los derechos económicos, sociales y culturales forma parte...

Published in 2008, by OACDH - OHCHR

La publication d’une fiche d’information séparée sur les droits économiques, sociaux et culturels ne devrait toutefois pas donner l’impression qu’ils constituent en quelque sorte une catégorie de droits à part, pouvant être traités isolément. Au contraire, le renforcement de la protection des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels fait...

Published in 2008, by HCDH - OHCHR

La presente publicación expone un enfoque de derechos humanos respecto de los ODM cuyo propósito primordial es esbozar un marco claro de análisis para el sector del desarrollo, que atienda también las necesidades de los especialistas en derechos humanos, definiendo puntos de entrada en el nivel de las políticas así como para la programación y la...

Published in 2008, by OACDH - OHCHR

La présente publication présente une approche des OMD fondée sur les droits de l’homme qui vise avant tout à offrir une grille d’analyse claire au secteur du développement. Des illustrations concrètes apparaissent tout au long de l’ouvrage, également jalonné de propositions d’indicateurs supplémentaires pour des OMD bien précis qui se...

Published in 2008, by HCDH - OHCHR

The fact sheet starts by explaining what the right to health is and illustrating its implications for specific individuals and groups, and then elaborates upon States' obligations with respect to the right. It ends with an overview of national, regional and international accountability and monitoring mechanisms.

Published in 2008, by OHCHR, WHO

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