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The IHHR advances Health and Human Rights as both an area of study and a new, composite method of research.
The primary research focus of the Initiative for Health and Human Rights is examination of mechanisms and situations whereby:
- incomplete realisation of human rights impacts on health
- ill-health impedes the enjoyment of human rights; and
- the promotion and protection of both health and human rights enhance physical, mental and social well-being.
Within a broad range of research needs, the Initiative for Health and Human Rights has identified, the Initiative is particularly committed to explore the interactions between health and human rights in the context of:
Specific health issues:
- HIV/AIDS and related diseases and conditions
- Emerging diseases such as SARS or Avian Influenza
- Mental health
Specific populations:
- Indigenous populations
- Refugees
- International and domestic migrants
- Institutionalized populations
- Victims of human exploitation and trafficking
Specific situations:
- Natural disasters
- Situations of collective violence
- Political and social conditions which give rise to exploitation and victimisation of particular populations
- Poverty-induced conditions
Development of methods and tools:
- Health, Development and Human Rights Impact Assement tools
- Health, Development and Human Rights technical tools
Particular attention will be devoted to building the evidence of the impacts of discrimination (as may be determined by gender, age, mobility, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, health status or any other civil, political, social, economic or cultural attributes) on the lack of fulfilment of health and human rights in highly vulnerable populations.
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