Maternal mortality, high rate of

Maternal mortality, high rate of
Failure to take appropriate steps to reduce

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Health, physical and mental
Health care
Primary health care
Reproductive health care
Maternal health

See ESC right:

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

10(2): Special protection should be accorded to mothers during a reasonable period before and after childbirth. During such period working mothers should be accorded paid leave or leave with adequate social security benefits.

12(2)(a): 2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:
(a) The provision for the reduction of the stillbirth-rate and of infant mortality and for the healthy development of the child;