programs to improve atsi health and wellbeing Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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social justice!
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relates to fairness within society based on:
- human rights
- access
- participation
- equity
2
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human rights
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- relate to the freedoms and conditions that every person is entitled to, regardless of factors such as race, religion, gender identity, secual orientation, age and sex.
- governments must work to ensure that all people have their human rights protected, respected and promoted
3
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access
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- all people must have adequate access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, including:
- food, safe water, shelter, education, employment, income and health care, participate in decisions that affect their lives, such as if and when they get married or have children or the sorts of jobs they have
4
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participation
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everyone in society has the opportunity to participate in their community and have their voice represented
5
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equity
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- disadvantaged individuals and groups need to have their specific challenges addressed so they can achieve the same level of health and wellbeing as others in the population.
- in this sense, equity relates to providing more support for those who need it.