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Rights and access to healthcare for undocumented children: addressing the gap between international conventions and disparate implementations in North America and Europe

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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:01 authored by Mónica Ruiz-Casares, Cécile Rousseau, Ilse Derluyn, Charles WattersCharles Watters, François Crépeau
Limited access to healthcare for vulnerable immigrant children in Europe and North America is increasingly worrisome as immigration policies harden. This paper analyzes the gap between States' obligations under international human rights law and the disparate local implementations in diverse countries. Studies that are both multidisciplinary and incorporate micro and macro level indicators are needed to reveal discrepancies between entitlements and access. It is argued that the lack of available data on the magnitude of the problem and on its individual and public health consequences stems from the conflicting situation faced by health institutions required to simultaneously protect the best interest of each child and allocate limited resources. Collaboration in research is urgently needed to assist policy-makers and institutions make informed decisions.

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  • Published

Journal

Social Science and Medicine

ISSN

0277-9536

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

2

Volume

70

Page range

329-336

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  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-06-08

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