Adolescents have the right to play an increasingly important role in the determination of their own health care. Respect and recognition of their capacities is intrinsic to the enhancement of positive health outcomes. Forging partnerships with adolescents is the key to shaping an environment that enables the realization of their right to health.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/32, para. 20.