Using human rights for maternal and newborn health: a tool for strengthening laws, policies and standards of care
"The Tool is designed to bring human rights principles into maternal and perinatal mortality reduction strategies on a national scale though a participatory assessment and implementation process conducted by a national, multi-stakeholder team. It is expected to help the national team identify underlying determinants, gaps in their intervention strategies and possible solutions for improving maternal and neonatal health care services" (WHO website).
The tool was presented more in-depth, including results from field studies, at the HRIA Conference 2006 organised by HOM. See right-hand menu for presentation.
It is expected the tool is published early 2007.
Developer
World Health Organization
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