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Introduction: Health and Human Rights in Minority Communities: The Roma and San

This chapter will introduce you to key health and human rights issues facing ethnic, racial, or indigenous minorities, particularly the Roma communities in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States and San communities in Southern Africa.

The chapter is organized into seven sections that answer the following questions:

• How is minority health a human rights issue?
• What is OSI’s work in the area of health and human rights in minority communities? 
• Which are the most relevant international and regional human rights standards related to the health of minority communities? 
• What are some examples of effective human rights programming in the area of minority health, in particular the Roma and San communities? 
• What steps can government and key stakeholders take to improve the health status of minority populations?
• Where can I find additional resources on health and human rights in Roma and San communities? 
• What are key terms related to Roma and San health and human rights? 

As you read through this chapter, consult the glossary of terms found in the last section, “What are key terms related to Roma and San health and human rights?

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