Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 6
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Both international humanitarian law and human rights law share the aim of protecting all persons and are grounded in the principles of respect for the life, well-being and human dignity of the person. They provide complementary and mutually reinforcing protection. The application of human rights law to conflict would ensure greater protection of civilian population and additional accountability mechanisms for States and remedies for affected population.
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)
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 6.