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Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula 2007, para. 10
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- Urges the international community to address the shortages of doctors, nurses and other health workers trained in lifesaving obstetric care, and of space and supplies, which limit the capacity of most of the fistula centres;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2007
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Fertility, reproductive health and development 2011, para. 27
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- Recognizes the need to address the economic, social and psychological implications of infertility for individuals, couples and societies as a whole, and encourages Member States and development partners, including through international cooperation and resources, to facilitate access to prevention, required know-how and technologies for more effective and affordable treatment of infertility;
- Body
- Commission on Population and Development
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Health, morbidity, mortality and development 2010, para. 16
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- Noting that, as reported by the World Health Organization, the causes of maternal death, in order of prevalence worldwide, include severe bleeding (haemorrhage), infections, complications due to unsafe abortion, high blood pressure in pregnancy (eclampsia), obstructed labour, and other direct causes, accounting for an estimated 80 per cent of maternal mortality worldwide, as well as other indirect causes,
- Body
- Commission on Population and Development
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Year
- 2010
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Technical cooperation for the prevention of attacks against persons with albinism 2013, para. 5
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- Reaffirming the right to health and education as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and relevant international human rights treaties,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Health
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula 2016, para. 8
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- Calls upon the international community to provide intensified technical and financial support, in particular to high-burden countries, to accelerate progress towards the elimination of obstetric fistula within a generation, which can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and leave no one behind;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 2
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- Prison staff shall be given special physical training to enable them to restrain aggressive prisoners.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1d
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- [Training referred to in paragraph 2 of rule 75 shall include, at a minimum, training on:] First aid, the psychosocial needs of prisoners and the corresponding dynamics in prison settings, as well as social care and assistance, including early detection of mental health issues.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1
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- The use of chains, irons or other instruments of restraint which are inherently degrading or painful shall be prohibited.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1e
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- [The physician or competent public health body shall regularly inspect and advise the prison director on:] The observance of the rules concerning physical education and sports, in cases where there is no technical personnel in charge of these activities.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1d
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- [The physician or competent public health body shall regularly inspect and advise the prison director on:] The suitability and cleanliness of the prisoners' clothing and bedding;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1c
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- [The physician or competent public health body shall regularly inspect and advise the prison director on:] The sanitation, temperature, lighting and ventilation of the prison;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Water & Sanitation
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1b
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- [The physician or competent public health body shall regularly inspect and advise the prison director on:] The hygiene and cleanliness of the institution and the prisoners;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Water & Sanitation
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1a
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- [The physician or competent public health body shall regularly inspect and advise the prison director on:] The quantity, quality, preparation and service of food;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. undefined
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- The physician shall report to the prison director whenever he or she considers that a prisoner's physical or mental health has been or will be injuriously affected by continued imprisonment or by any condition of imprisonment.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 2
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- Clinical decisions may only be taken by the responsible health-care professionals and may not be overruled or ignored by non-medical prison staff.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 2
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- Medical files shall be transferred to the health-care service of the receiving institution upon transfer of a prisoner and shall be subject to medical confidentiality.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1
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- Every prison shall have in place a health-care service tasked with evaluating, promoting, protecting and improving the physical and mental health of prisoners, paying particular attention to prisoners with special health-care needs or with health issues that hamper their rehabilitation.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1
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- Every prisoner shall be provided by the prison administration at the usual hours with food of nutritional value adequate for health and strength, of wholesome quality and well prepared and served.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Food & Nutrition
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 2
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- All clothing shall be clean and kept in proper condition. Underclothing shall be changed and washed as often as necessary for the maintenance of hygiene.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. (b)
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- [In all places where prisoners are required to live or work:] Artificial light shall be provided sufficient for the prisoners to read or work without injury to eyesight.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. undefined
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- All accommodation provided for the use of prisoners and in particular all sleeping accommodation shall meet all requirements of health, due regard being paid to climatic conditions and particularly to cubic content of air, minimum floor space, lighting, heating and ventilation.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Water & Sanitation
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. (d)
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- [No person shall be received in a prison without a valid commitment order. The following information shall be entered in the prisoner file management system upon admission of every prisoner:] Any visible injuries and complaints about prior ill-treatment;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. undefined
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- Recreational and cultural activities shall be provided in all prisons for the benefit of the mental and physical health of prisoners.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) 2015, para. 1
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- The precautions laid down to protect the safety and health of free workers shall be equally observed in prisons.
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula 2014, para. 10
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- Urges the international community to address the shortage of doctors and the inequitable distribution of midwives, nurses and other health-care workers trained in lifesaving obstetric care, and of space and supplies, which limit the capacity of most fistula centres;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2014
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula 2014, para. 6
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- Calls upon the international community to provide intensified technical and financial support, in particular to high-burden countries, to accelerate progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 5 by 2015 and the elimination of obstetric fistula in the remaining days of the Millennium Development Goals and beyond 2015;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2014
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula 2012, para. 13
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- Invites Member States to contribute to efforts to end obstetric fistula, including, in particular, the United Nations Population Fund Campaign to End Fistula, with the goal of eliminating obstetric fistula globally, in line with the targets of the Millennium Development Goal of improving maternal health;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula 2012, para. 6
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- Calls upon the international community to provide intensified technical and financial support, in particular to high-burden countries, to accelerate progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 5 and the elimination of obstetric fistula;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula 2010, para. 13
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- Invites Member States to contribute to efforts to end obstetric fistula, including, in particular, the United Nations Population Fund global Campaign to End Fistula, with the goal of eliminating obstetric fistula by 2015, in line with the targets of the Millennium Development Goal of improving maternal health;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2010
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula 2010, para. 11
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- Urges the international community to address the shortages of doctors, midwives, nurses and other health workers trained in lifesaving obstetric care, and of space and supplies, that limit the capacity of most fistula centres;
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Year
- 2010
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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