ICOHR advocates for policies that ensure universal access to healthcare services without discrimination or financial barriers. We believe that healthcare should be available to all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status, gender, race, or ethnicity. We work to strengthen healthcare systems and support initiatives that expand access to essential health services, including preventive care, treatment for infectious diseases, maternal and child health services, and mental health care.
We prioritise efforts to address health disparities and inequities that disproportionately affect marginalised and vulnerable populations. ICOHR advocates for policies that promote health equity and social justice, including targeted interventions to address the underlying determinants of health such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and lack of access to education and employment opportunities. We work to ensure that healthcare services are accessible, culturally competent, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
ICOHR promotes initiatives that encourage healthy behaviours and lifestyles, including nutrition education, physical activity promotion, and tobacco control measures. We advocate for policies that create supportive environments for healthy living, including access to safe drinking water, nutritious food, clean air, and green spaces. We also support efforts to address harmful practices and behaviours that contribute to poor health outcomes, such as substance abuse, unhealthy diets, and sedentary lifestyles.
Mental health is an integral component of overall well-being, yet it remains a neglected area of healthcare in many parts of the world. ICOHR advocates for greater recognition of mental health as a human right and supports initiatives that promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to mental health services. We work to integrate mental health into primary healthcare systems and support community-based approaches to mental health promotion and treatment.
In conflict and crises, access to healthcare is often compromised, and individuals are at heightened risk of violence, displacement, and trauma. ICOHR advocates for the protection of health rights in conflict-affected areas and supports efforts to ensure access to humanitarian assistance, including medical care, psychosocial support, and protection services for affected populations.
