The right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health 2013, para. 71
Paragraph
Paragraph text
States have three types of obligations relating to human rights, including children's right to health: to respect freedoms and entitlements, to protect both freedoms and entitlements from third parties or from social or environmental threats, and to fulfil the entitlements through facilitation or direct provision. In accordance with article 4 of the Convention, States parties shall fulfil the entitlements contained in children's right to health to the maximum extent of their available resources and, where needed, within the framework of international cooperation.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 15, The right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (2013), para. 71.