Abuse of Psychiatry for Political Repression in the Soviet Union: Hearing, Ninety-second Congress, Second Session, Volume 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1975 - Government publications |
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Page 56 - 1. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. 2. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. 3. The health of all
Page 57 - representatives of members, persons designated to serve on the Board and technical and administrative personnel of the Organization shall similarly enjoy such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the independent exercise of their functions in connection with the World
Page 56 - peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest cooperation of individuals and states. 4. The achievement of any state in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all.
Page 57 - constitution which is not settled by negotiation or by the Health Assembly shall be referred to the International Court of Justice in conformity with the Statute of the Court unless the parties concerned agree on another mode of settlement. Article 76
Page 57 - states that any question or dispute concerning the interpretation or application of this constitution which is not settled by negotiation or by the Health Assembly shall be referred to the International Court of Justice in conformity with the Statute of the Court unless the parties concerned agree on another mode of settlement. Article 76
Page 56 - (m) to foster activities in the field of mental health especially those affecting the harmony of human relations; (p) to study and report on in cooperation with other specialized agencies where necessary, administrative and social techniques affecting public health and medical care from
Page 57 - the General Assembly of the United Nations or upon authorization in accordance with any agreement between the Organization and the United Nations the Organization may request the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on any legal question arising within the competence of the Organization. Article 77
Page 56 - scientific and professional groups which contribute to the advancement of health; (k) to propose conventions, agreements and regulations and make recommendations with respect to international health matters and to perform such duties as may be assigned thereby to the organization and are consistent with its objectives;
Page 57 - each member shall report annually to the organization on the action taken and progress achieved in improving the health of its people. Article 62, each member shall report annually on the action taken with respect to recommendations made to it by the Organization and with respect to conventions, agreements and regulations. Article
Page 57 - the Director-General may appear before the Court on behalf of the Organization in connection with any proceedings arising out of any such request for an advisory opinion. He shall make arrangements for the presentation of the case before the Court including arrangements for the argument of different views on the question.