The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights : background, principles and application / edited by Henk A.M.J. ten Have and Michèle S. Jean.
The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights : background, principles and application / edited by Henk A.M.J. ten Have and Michèle S. Jean.
This publication examines the dissemination of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, and is part of the Organization's continuous effort to contribute to the understanding of its principles worldwide. Topics examined include the historical background of the text and its evolution throughout the drafting process. It also provides a reflection on the Declaration's relevance to previous declarations and bioethical literature, and its potential interpretation and application in challenging and complex bioethical debates.--Publisher's description.
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Inclou: Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights.
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1. Introduction; 2. The preamble; 3. Scope; 4. : Aims; 5. Human dignity and human rights; 6. Benefit and harm; 7. Autonomy and individual responsibility; 8. Consent; 9. Persons without the capacity to consent; 10. Respect for human vulnerability and personal integrity; 11. Privacy and confidentiality; 12. Equality, justice and equity; 13. Non-discrimination and non-stigmatization; 14. Respect for cultural diversity and pluralism; 15. Solidarity and cooperation; 16. Social responsibility and health; 17. Sharing of benefits; 18. Protecting future generations; 19. Protection of the environment, the biosphere and biodiversity; 20. Decision-making and addressing bioethical issues; 21. Ethics committees; 22. Risk assessment and management; 23. Transnational practices; 24. Role of states; 25. Bioethics education, training and information; 26. International cooperation; 27. Follow-up action by UNESCO; 28. Interrelation and complementarity of the principles; 29. Limitations on the application of the principles; 30. Denial of acts contrary to human rights, fundamental freedoms and human dignity.