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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
Freedom of Movement Freedom of movement is the right to travel freely within and outside one’s country. It is a fundamental human right that is enshrined in international law. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that “everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State” and … Read more
The Right to Life (Article 21) The Right to Life is one of the most fundamental human rights. It is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which states that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” This right is also protected by the International Covenant on Civil and … Read more