Balancing protection and pragmatism: a framework for NGO accountability in rights-based approaches.

Susannah Mayhew ORCID logo; Megan Douthwaite; Michael Hammer; (2006) Balancing protection and pragmatism: a framework for NGO accountability in rights-based approaches. Health and human rights, 9 (2). pp. 180-206. ISSN 1079-0969 DOI: 10.2307/4065407
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In the classic understanding of human rights obligations, the state is considered the primary duty-bearer. Governments, however, are increasingly handing over their function of delivering health services to NGOs. This article argues that because of these new and increasing responsibilities, NGOs should also be seen as duty-bearers required to uphold rights through their services, activities, and principles of operation. Translating human rights norms into practical, measurable activities remains a challenge. We worked with organizations delivering HIV-related services to prisoners and injecting drug users in Malawi and Pakistan. The aim was to develop a simple, practical framework of activities and indicators to provide accountability standards against which NGOs could be held accountable for progressively realizing the rights of their clients.


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