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Claiming the MDGs: A human rights approach 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 |
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Climate change and children Examines the effects of climate change on children – and examines how climate change has evolved from an ‘environmental’ issue into one that requires collective expertise in sustainable development, energy security, and the health and well-being of children. Young people speak directly through comments and letters collected by UNICEF’s Voices of... Published in 2007, by |
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Convention on the Rights of the Child This convention bans discrimination against children and provides for special protection and rights appropriate to minors. The preamble recalls the basic principles of the United Nations and specific provisions of certain relevant human rights treaties and proclamations. It reaffirms the fact that children, because of their vulnerability, need special care... Published in 1989, by |
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Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies, build on UNICEF’s experience in recent crises and outlines UNICEF’s initial response in protecting and caring for children and women. It states UNICEF’s core response at all levels of the organization. Published in 2010, by |
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Derechos humanos, salud y estrategias de reducción de la pobreza 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 |
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Droits de l’homme, santé et stratégies de réduction de la pauvreté 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 |
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El derecho a la salud - OACDH Folleto informativo No. 31 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 |
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El Progreso de las Naciones 1999 La edición de 1999 contempla las devastadoras consecuencias del VIH/SIDA y de la "carga de la deuda" sobre el desarrollo, la salud y la educación de los niños y las familias en algunos de los países menos adelantados. El Progreso de las Naciones analiza también las medidas que se han tomado y los avances alcanzados en la vacunación infantil y en la... Published in 1999, by |
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Emergency Field Handbook: A Guide for UNICEF Staff This handbook has been developed as a practical tool for UNICEF field staff to meet the needs of children and women affected by disasters. It is the result of extensive consultation. Published in 2005, by |
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Fourth Report on the World Nutrition Situation Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle The Fourth Report on the World Nutrition Situation is part of a series of ACC/SCN reports initiated in the mid-1980s on the nutritional status of populations in developing countries. While earlier reports have focused on regional trends in preschool undernutrition, this report is built around the theme nutrition throughout the life cycle. This change was... Published in 2000, by |
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Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are international treaties that contain the most important rules limiting the barbarity of war. They protect people who do not take part in the fighting (civilians, medics, aid workers) and those who can no longer fight (wounded, sick and shipwrecked troops, prisoners of war). Published in 1949, by |
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Growing the Sheltering Tree - Protecting Rights Through Humanitarian Action The aim of this book is to share the unique, often ingenious methods that humanitarian workers have developed to help people under threat survive, for instance, civilians living in zones of conflict or under oppressive regimes. It will be especially useful for field practitioners as it describes practical methods developed to promote respect for fundamental... Published in 2002, by |
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Handbook on HIV and Human Rights for National Human Rights Institutions This Handbook is designed to assist national human rights institutions to integrate HIV into their mandate to protect and promote human rights. It provides a basic overview of the role of human rights in an effective response to the epidemic and suggests concrete activities that national institutions can carry out within their existing work. It also presents... Published in 2007, by |
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Human Rights, Health and Poverty Reduction Strategies 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 |
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La Situation des enfants dans le monde, numéro spécial : célébrer les 20 ans de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant Pour commémorer le 20e anniversaire de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant le 20 novembre 2009, l'UNICEF consacre un numéro spécial de La Situation des enfants dans le monde, le fleuron de ses publications, aux droits de l'enfant. Le rapport évalue l'impact de la Convention sur le bien-être des enfants et le développement humain au cours des... Published in 2009, by |
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Le progrès des nations 1999 Le rapport de 1999 examine l'impact dévastateur du VIH/SIDA et du « fardeau de la dette » sur le développement, la santé et l'éducation des enfants et de leurs familles dans certains des pays les plus pauvres du monde. Le progrès des nations fait aussi état des mesures prises et des succès remportés dans les domaines de la vaccination des enfants... Published in 1999, by |
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Multilateral Treaty Framework: An Invitation to Universal Participation. Focus 2001: Rights of Women and Children This publication summarises the objectives and key provisions of 23 multilateral treaties related to the advancement of women's rights and the goal of gender equity, deposited with the UN Secretary-General. These include the Convention and protocol on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women; the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and... Published in 2001, by |
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Opportunities for Africa’s Newborns: Practical data, policy and programme support for newborn care in Africa 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 |
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Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict The protocol sets 18 as the minimum age for direct participation in hostilities, for recruitment into armed groups, and for compulsory recruitment by governments. States may accept volunteers from the age of 16 but must deposit a binding declaration at the time of ratification or accession, setting out their minimum voluntary recruitment age and outlining... Published in 2000, by |
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Progress for children. A world fit for children. Statistical review The sixth issue of Progress for Children reports on the status of child-specific targets set by world leaders at the May 2002 UN General Assembly Special Session on Children. This special edition examines more than 35 key indicators in the four broad areas identified at the Special Session as requisite to building ‘A World Fit for Children’. It also... Published in 2007, by |
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Progress of Nations 1999 The 1999 edition looks at the devastating impact of both HIV/AIDS and the 'debt burden' on the development, health and education of children and families in some of the poorest countries. The Progress of Nations 1999 also charts the steps taken and the progress made in child immunization and in the eradication of vitamin A deficiency. Published in 1999, by |
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Reivindicar los objetivos de desarrollo del Milenio : un enfoque de derechos humanos 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 |
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Revendiquer les objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement : une approche fondée sur les droits de l’homme 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 |
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SCN News No 06 - Preventing Anaemia The main topics of this SCN News are: Recommendations on the deficiency control methods - especially supplementation - from recent ACC/SCN workshop; Policies to Improve Nutrition - Review of recent experience, focusing on household food security, malnutrition/infection, and caring capacity; Weaning Foods - Fermentation reduces contamination; adding... Published in 1990, by |
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SCN News No 10 - Nutrition and Food Aid; Nutrition and Human Rights Although the idea that adequate nutrition should be regarded as a fundamental human right appears in many different contexts in international law - these are not binding in practice. Another focus of this SCN News is on Nutrition Transition: Large shifts in dietary composition are taking place in some lower income countries with important implications for... Published in 1993, by |
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SCN News No 12 - The Role of Care in Nutrition; Specific Deficiencies versus Growth Failure The three main features of this issue of SCN News are: The role of care in nutrition - The causes of poor child nutrition are undergoing a substantial reassessment with recent understanding of the importance of care. Specific deficiencies versus growth failure - Two types of responses have been identified when a child's intake of an essential nutrient is... Published in 1995, by |
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SCN News No 17 - Nutrition and HIV/AIDS “Nutrition and HIV/AIDS” is featured in this newsletter. HIV continues its rapid and devastating spread in many areas of the world most notably sub-Saharan Africa. This feature addresses issues of HIV and Infant Feeding and the possible role of micronutrient deficiency on HIV progression. Adequate nutrition and food security must be recognised as... Published in 1998, by |
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The Right to Health - OHCHR Fact Sheet No. 31 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 |
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The State of the World’s Children Special Edition: Celebrating 20 Years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 2009, UNICEF is dedicating a special edition of its flagship publication The State of the World’s Children to child rights. The report broadly assesses the Convention’s impact on children’s well-being and human development during the past two decades,... Published in 2009, by |