Right to health in early childhood - Right to survival and development 2015, para. 89
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In the context of children under 5 years of age participation means two separate things. First, it means ensuring that parents, or other representatives, are able to access the information required for them to develop an informed opinion about the child's health status and potential interventions and to participate thoroughly in decision-making processes that affect their children's health, survival and development.
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
Children
Families
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/213, para. 89.