Contents

Background and aim

 

Section 1 – Human rights for health workers

Legal sources of human rights within the healthcare system

Spheres of influence

Human rights tools

 

Section 2 – Steps for Change

Step 1 – What is the issue? – The people’s perspective

Case study Nigeria – Description

Case study Nigeria – Step 1

Step 2 – Which human rights are affected?

Table The right to health and six other human rights relevant within healthcare systems

Case study Nigeria – Step 2

Step 3 – Why is it happening? – The causes

Case study Nigeria – Step 3

Step 4 – Who is involved – The actors 

Case study Nigeria – Step 4

Step 5 – What can I do – Taking action

Possibilities for action

Case study Nigeria – Step 5

 

Glossary