PHM UK also has its own website at http://www.phm-uk.org.uk/
The UK PHM circle, in collaboration with Medact and Doctors for Human Rights, has been compiling a report on human rights and health in the UK. The report will serve as a submission to the UN Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights which is due to scrutinise the performance of the UK in respect of these rights in 2009.--> As usual, the government of the UK presents a report to the Committee, and civil society groups, like us, can comment on the Government's submission, and present a different perspective.
We are grateful for the contribution of several NGOs to our report. Currently, the topics included are:
- The War in Iraq
- Migrants and Asylum Seekers
- Mental Health
- The health of Older People
- Marternity Care
- Human Rights Education
We plan to include chapters on Detention and Health Systems. We would be happy to receive documentation on these subjects to include in our report. For further information, please email: phmukcoordinator@yahoo.co.uk
We are a network of health activitst, campaigners, academics, students and NGO workers who share the vision set out in the People's Charter for Health and who use it in our work in different ways. Please see the links on this page to learn more about what we do.
If you would like to know further information about the activity of PHM in the UK or you would like to be included in our email list, please send an email to phmukcoordinator@yahoo.co.uk
Applications are now being received for the London IPHU taking place between 30th March and 4th April 2009.
THis course will take an interactive, participatory approach to issues of globalisation, social determinants, health systems and the political economy of health. Its purpose is to emable participants to become informed and effective activists for change in global health, prepared to take forward action!
Applications will be considered from post-graduate public health students and academics, and those studying for intercalated degrees in global health. Applications will also be welcomed from those working in the health sector or NGO sector on issues related to health and development.
The course is six days long, and non-residential. Unfortunately, there is no funding available to assist participants with travel and accommodation expenses.
For further details and an application form, please go to www.phmovement.org/iphu
