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Diseases – Communicable diseases, Endemic diseases Top 10 Causes of Death (Source: WHO World Health Statistics 2012) Ischemic heart disease 12 % Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 11% Stroke 9% Diarrheal disease 6% Lower respiratory infections 5% Preterm birth complications 4% Tuberculosis 3% Self-inflicted injuries 3% Falls 3% Road injuries 2% Communicable diseases Communicable … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Human Rights Commission Establishment of Human Right Commission The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body. It was established in 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament, namely, The Protection Of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act was amended in 2006. The commission is the watchdog of human rights … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Freedom of Movement: A Global Perspective Freedom of movement, the ability to travel and reside freely within and across borders, is a fundamental human right enshrined in international law. It underpins individual autonomy, economic opportunity, and social progress. However, the reality of freedom of movement is complex and often fraught with … Read more
The Right to Life: A Fundamental Human Right Under Article 21 The right to life is a fundamental human right, recognized as the most basic and essential right for all individuals. It is enshrined in numerous international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political … Read more