Access to medicines in the context of the right-to-health framework 2013, para. 9
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National plans should also include principles of non-discrimination, transparency and participation. Participation of all stakeholders, including vulnerable groups, in health-related decision-making is the cornerstone of the right-to-health framework. Participation provides individuals with an opportunity whereby they can advance their health rights. It is through participation and empowerment that individuals, patient groups and communities can claim their right to health and achieve improvements in accessing such essential medicines.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
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Year
2013
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Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/42, para. 9.