Publication : Report

The present report is submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to resolution 11,8, in which the Council requested the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to prepare a thematic study on preventable maternal mortality and morbidity and human rights, in consultation with States, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), the World Bank, and all other relevant stakeholders. For the purpose of informing the content of the report, a note verbale was sent to States, United Nations agencies and non governmental organizations on 1 October 2009 soliciting information and observations. Written contributions were received from 28 States, 1 one observer State, nine United Nations entities and inter governmental agencies, and 22 non governmental organizations, coalitions and other groups. All submissions may be viewed on the OHCHR website.

Information Source : Human Rights on Preventable Maternal Mortality and Morbidity and Human Rights

• HRC