Background and Aim: Development is a comprehensive economic, social, cultural, civil and political process aimed at the continuous improvement of the well-being of the entire population and all individuals. Since the right to development is encompassed within human rights and is an instance of third-generation rights (solidarity rights), it is recognized in contemporary international law as a non-derogable human right worldwide. The right to health is also a fundamental part of human rights and is considered essential for achieving a dignified life and enjoying the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health. Given that all human rights are interdependent, indivisible and interrelated, the promotion of the right to development leads to the enhancement of the enjoyment of other human rights, including the right to health.
Method: This research is theoretical in nature and the research method is descriptive-analytical. The data collection method is library-based, conducted by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: In this research, the principles of honesty, integrity, impartiality and the originality of the work have been observed.
Results: The Covenant on the Right to Development is recognized as a significant step towards the realization of this right, not only because it is binding but also because it contains more objective and precise norms compared to the soft law instruments that preceded it. In this article, the authors study and scrutinize the draft treaty on the right to development, examining its context of creation and its characteristics in terms of normative content, with an emphasis on the right to health.
Conclusion: The dialogue concerning the "Draft Covenant on the Right to Development" targets the operationalization of this right in all societies. Its ongoing development within the international legal system has revealed new prospects for realizing the right to development and, beyond that, for achieving all human rights, including the right to health.

Please cite this article as:
Bagheri Khorramdashti Z, Sharifi Tarazkouhi H. An Introduction to the Draft Convention on the Right to Development with an Emphasis on the Position of the Right to Health. Medical Law Journal. 2025; 19: e64.