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According to the Constitution of the World Health Organization, “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition” (Ghebreyesus, 2017, December 10).

“The right to health for all people means that everyone should have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without suffering financial hardship.

No one should get sick and die just because they are poor, or because they cannot access the health services they need” (Ghebreyesus, 2017, December 10).

“Good health is also clearly determined by other basic human rights including access to safe drinking water and sanitation, nutritious foods, adequate housing, education and safe working conditions" (Ghebreyesus, 2017, December 10).

“The right to health also means that everyone should be entitled to control their own health and body, including having access to … information and services, free from violence and discrimination.

Everyone has the right to privacy and to be treated with respect and dignity. Nobody should be subjected to medical experimentation, forced medical examination, or given treatment without informed consent” (Ghebreyesus, 2017, December 10).

“When people are marginalized or face stigma or discrimination, their physical and mental health suffers. Discrimination in health care is unacceptable and is a major barrier to development (Ghebreyesus, 2017, December 10).”

Human Rights have been violated in the cases mentioned on the main page of the petition.

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Ghebreyesus, T. A. (2017, December 10). Health is a fundamental human right. Geneva: World Health Organization.