Training programme: Human rights, Health and Violence
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We would like to tell you about an exciting training programme that is
being facilitated at the University of the Western Cape - around an is-
sue that impacts directly on our work in the health and development
sector:
The Focus: Human rights, Health and Violence
12 - 16th July 1999
Public Health Programme
University of the Western Cape, South Africa
CONVENORS:
Professor Meredeth Turshen, Department of Urban Studies and Community
Health, Rutgers University, USA.
Ms Karrisha Pillay, Socio-economic Rights Project, Community Law Cen-
tre, UWC.
AIM OF THE COURSE:
To offer participants an opportunity to learn the principles of human
rights law in the areas of health rights and professional responsibili-
ties.
COURSE CONTENT:
Health and Human Rights: Roles and Responsibilities of Health Profes-
sionals, Health and International Human rights Law; International
Medical Codes of Ethics.
Brief Historical Background: Apartheid and Health Status, Access to
Care, Political Detention.
Women's Health and Human Rights: Sexuality and Reproductive Health
Rights; Violence against Women.
COSTS:
ZAR 950.00 (resource book and readings included)
For further details and an application form please contact:
Ms Marlene Petersen
Tel: +27-21-959-2121
Fax: +27-21-959-2872
mailto:mpeterse@uwc.ac.za
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