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Review of the integration of a human rights-based approach and gender mainstreaming in health sector planning and processes in Yemen

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From 17 to 25 January 2009, the Ministry of Public Health and Population, Yemen, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), carried out a human rights and gender equality review of the third national five-year health development plan and related mechanisms. The purpose of the review was to analyse the integration of a human rights-based approach and gender mainstreaming into health sector planning and processes, and propose strategies and practical actions for further integration.

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