Mother and child health
The International Convention on the Rights of the Child, however, recognizes the principle that “. States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health. They shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived of his or her right of access to such services. “.
Newborns are dependent on their mothers, so it is necessary to consider the question of the child’s health, while taking into account the mothers’ state of health and access to care.
HOW DOES IDE WORK?
COMBATING HARMFUL TRADITIONAL
PRACTICES: MGF
Prevention of health risks associated with female genital mutilation, with a study of the international and regional legal frameworks in force.
THE
“MOTHER-CHILD” SITUATION
Studies and training on the multifactorial causes of young mothers, with a specific analysis of the issue of early marriage of girls.
THE RIGHT TO IDENTITY
FOR ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Regional analyses on the issue of the right to birth registration, the only way to establish a bond between woman and child and provide quality care.
