Session: Health & Human Rights: Critical Historical Perspectives from the Cold War to the New World Order

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3152.0: Monday, November 06, 2006: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Oral

Health & Human Rights: Critical Historical Perspectives from the Cold War to the New World Order

The discourse of human rights and the values underpinning the notion of health as a human right fundamental to all aspects of human life and well-being are widely invoked yet little explored in historical context. This panel will examine the emergence and development of health and human rights frameworks through the 20th century, presenting case studies to enhance understanding of the motives/influences, features, and application of health and human rights approaches in various time periods and settings. The panel will offer a critical historical perspective on human rights and health discourses and practices internationally, with a particular focus on the United States.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to: 1. Describe the emergence of the health and human rights framework. 2. Articulate how the health and human rights framework has been shaped by the politics of the 20th century, from the Cold War to the New World Order. 3. Discuss ways in which the application of the health and human rights framework has varied by time period and setting.

Organizer(s):

Anne-Emanuelle Birn

Moderator(s):

Anne-Emanuelle Birn

10:30 AM

Introduction