Together We Can Make a Difference

Prisoners around the world constitute a population for whom issues of social justice are paramount. They often elicit very little concern from the citizenry at large, who may be more focused on punishment than rehabilitation or who may not understand that human rights transcend social status. As public health associations from various nations and under the leadership of the WHO, we can be important advocates for the health welfare of this vulnerable group. During this segment of the session we can reflect on the work done by the various national public health associations and the WHO as we consider ways to work more effectively for the health of those who are incarcerated.