Health endangered by traditional medical practices
Legalisation or policy supporting practices

Type of entry: Potential Violation

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Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Special groups
  • Women

See ESC right:

Health, physical and mental

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;


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