The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 31
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The progressive realization of the right to health over a period of time should not be interpreted as depriving States parties' obligations of all meaningful content. Rather, progressive realization means that States parties have a specific and continuing obligation to move as expeditiously and effectively as possible towards the full realization of article 12.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Person(s) affected
All
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Year
2000
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 14, The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) (2000), para. 31.