Participation of affected communities in decision-making processes is critical to the right to health framework. States should not discriminate on the basis of nationality or legal status and should pay special attention to vulnerable groups, such as low-skilled and irregular migrant workers, to protect them from rights violations by third parties, such as private recruitment agencies, intermediaries and employers.
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
Persons on the move
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/41, para. 13.