Centre For Disability Studies And Health Laws
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According to the National Cancer Institute, an orphan medicine is defined as a medicine used to treat, prevent, or diagnose an orphan disease.[1] World Health Organization defines rare/orphan disease as a disease or condition with a prevalence of less than one per thousand persons.[2] The severity of such diseases, small and heterogeneous patient populations, difficulties... Continue Reading →
Introduction Stray dogs have emerged as a critical problem in India, posing a challenge to animal welfare and a substantial threat to public health. The transmission of the fatal rabies virus, through dog bites, continues to claim the lives of thousands throughout the nation. India has a robust legal framework that aims to safeguard animals,... Continue Reading →
Introduction “The way we imagine discrimination or disempowerment often is more complicated for people who are subjected to multiple forms of exclusion. The good news is that intersectionality provides us a way to see it.” - Kimberlee Crenshaw Intersectionality as a reality exists beyond the facets of geographical boundaries, hues of sections and societal frameworks.... Continue Reading →
Introduction Despite progressive legal frameworks created for the benefit of persons with disabilities, disability-based discrimination is a pervasive issue in India. Misconceptions and stereotypes about disabilities marginalise persons with disabilities, portraying them as helpless and dependent. They are defined solely by their disabilities rather than being seen as autonomous persons with the potential to live... Continue Reading →
Introduction The power of words is undeniable, and when it comes to the way we speak of the disabled, the impact can be both profound and destructive. Disabled individuals have historically been viewed through the lens of stigma, pity, and dread, thereby propagating prejudices and creating barriers to their social inclusion. Though with progress in... Continue Reading →
From Freud to Maslow, it has been firmly established that sexuality is a basic physiological need for all humans irrespective of race, creed, or disability. Similarly, pursuing romantic relationships and reproductive rights are facets of the human condition that cannot be ignored. Drawing the line between who has the right to exercise their sexuality and... Continue Reading →
Introduction A disability is a condition that limits a person's ability to engage in daily life and society activity, whether it is physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional. In addition, the healthcare decision-making procedure is the process of making healthcare-focused decisions and informed choices for medical treatments and facilities about healthcare providers. Healthcare service providers are... Continue Reading →
Stephen Hawking, a renowned professor and director of research at the University of Cambridge, once famously said, “Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” He had a complete physical impairment that made him unable to perform regular life functions and bound him to a wheelchair for life. He is the prime example of how... Continue Reading →
The internet has become a necessity for modern living. It presents us with a vast sea of information that can be accessed through the right tools. Rightly so, even the decision of the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala in Fheema Shirin v. State of Kerala (AIR 2020 Ker 35) is in consonance with the aforesaid,... Continue Reading →
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to implement menstrual leave policies in workplaces around the world. While some argue that menstrual leave is necessary to support the health and well-being of female employees, others have raised concerns about potential discrimination and job opportunities for women. "We should not let menstruation be a... Continue Reading →
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines 'mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to their community.' In addition to the absence of mental illness, mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and... Continue Reading →
“People with disability do not need to be fixed; they need to be accepted for what they are” -Jordan Christian INTRODUCTION According to the World Health Organization about 1 in 6 people worldwide which is about 1.3 billion people, which is about 16% of the world’s population experience significant disability. Research done by the WHO... Continue Reading →
Introduction The Chief Justice of India, D. Y. Chandrachud, has created a team to evaluate the "physical and functional access" of the top court's facilities to make them accessible to people with disabilities. The group will be chaired by apex court judge Justice S. Ravindra Bhat. The Supreme Court has charged its "Supreme Court Committee... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION: ‘Health’ as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This definition takes us beyond the layman understanding of health as a state of being disease-free. Most remarkably, this definition stresses on the importance of a... Continue Reading →
by- Abhigya Singh INTRODUCTION: EXISTENCE OF PERIOD POVERTY AND THE NEED TO MEET BASIC HYGIENE NEEDS FOR INCIPIENT PROGRESS “I just have to tough it out while being present for all the responsibilities in my life.” I still remember my mother uttering these words a couple of months back, in absolute vexation, while going through... Continue Reading →
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