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KokabiSaghi F, Abbasi M. Children without Identity and the Right to Health in Iran. MLJ 2023; 17 (58) :981-996
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1- Management Sciences and Health Economics Department and Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2- . Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- . Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:
Background and Aim: Children without identity need special attention due to their physical and mental vulnerability and dependence on others for enjoying their rights. In this study, health rights of undocumented children living in Iran have been investigated.
Method: The data of this qualitative study was collected by literature review that included books, articles, legal documents and national and international reports related to the right of children without identity in 2023. The documents were in Persian and English languages. The text of the selected documents was coded and analyzed and used in writing the paper.
Ethical Considerations: In all stages of the study, authenticity, honesty and trustworthiness have been taken into consideration.
Results: Even though, there are laws supporting children without identity, access of these children to health services is not enough. These children usually belong to families of low economic and social status who cannot afford medical and insurance costs. Because of not having identity documents, they are not covered by public support. Living in unsafe and unhealthy settlements, working at a young age in unauthorized workplaces and on the street, being orphaned or living with abusive parents and feeling isolated and rejected from society are examples of the threats to the health of these children.
Conclusion: The access of children without identity to health services is a challenge. The situation of the right to health and health of these children needs to be carefully examined. Identifying these children and granting them identification documents, not necessarily Iranian nationality, can be the basis for support programs to improve the living conditions and health of these children and promote national security.
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KokabiSaghi F, Abbasi M. Children without Identity and the Right to Health in Iran. Medical Law Journal. 2023; 17(58): e66.
Method: The data of this qualitative study was collected by literature review that included books, articles, legal documents and national and international reports related to the right of children without identity in 2023. The documents were in Persian and English languages. The text of the selected documents was coded and analyzed and used in writing the paper.
Ethical Considerations: In all stages of the study, authenticity, honesty and trustworthiness have been taken into consideration.
Results: Even though, there are laws supporting children without identity, access of these children to health services is not enough. These children usually belong to families of low economic and social status who cannot afford medical and insurance costs. Because of not having identity documents, they are not covered by public support. Living in unsafe and unhealthy settlements, working at a young age in unauthorized workplaces and on the street, being orphaned or living with abusive parents and feeling isolated and rejected from society are examples of the threats to the health of these children.
Conclusion: The access of children without identity to health services is a challenge. The situation of the right to health and health of these children needs to be carefully examined. Identifying these children and granting them identification documents, not necessarily Iranian nationality, can be the basis for support programs to improve the living conditions and health of these children and promote national security.
Please cite this article as:
KokabiSaghi F, Abbasi M. Children without Identity and the Right to Health in Iran. Medical Law Journal. 2023; 17(58): e66.
Keywords: Children without Identity, Undocumented, Unauthorized, Illegal Immigrants, Stateless, Healthcare Services, Child Rights, Right to Health
Type of Study: Review Article |
Received: 2023/07/16 | Accepted: 2023/12/19
Received: 2023/07/16 | Accepted: 2023/12/19
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