GLOH Ethics and Human Rights

International Convenants

International Convenants

legally binding multilateral treaties, adopted by the UN General Assembly

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Right to Life (bare minimum)

International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

Right to Health

Positive Rights

Rights that the government/state provides for its people

Negative Rights

Rights that we innately have that cannot be taken away by the authorities

Research Ethics: respect for persons

informed consent/debriefing

Research Ethics: Beneficence

Assessment of Risks and Benefits

Research Ethics: Justice

Selection of subjects

Ethical Use of resources: Health maximization

Total beneficial impact is as large as possible

Ethical Use of resources: Equity

All people should have the same chance to access

Ethical Use of resources: Extra priority to those who are worse off

Prioritize those who are already disadvantaged

Ethical Use of resources: Personal responsibility

Prioritize those whose conditions are not a result of their own actions