Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 42

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Moreover, displaced persons are particularly vulnerable when their legal status prevents them from accessing health facilities, goods and services and availing themselves of economic opportunities. Many may be forced to work in poor or unsafe working conditions, further exposing them to poor health. Competing demands for access to health care and the underlying determinants of health may lead to rising tensions at the expense of both host and displaced communities. Displaced communities may consequently face discrimination in accessing health facilities, goods and services and underlying determinants.
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)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 42.
Paragraph number
42