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International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare is a peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care.

ISSN: 2056-4902
eISSN: 2056-4902

Aims and scope

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (IJHRH) is an international, peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care.

The journal publishes scholarly and double-anonymous peer-reviewed papers of the highest standard, including case studies and book reviews. 

IJHRH aims include:

  • To explore what is currently known about discrimination and disadvantage with a particular focus on health and social care
  • Push the barriers of the human rights discourse by identifying new avenues for healthcare practice and policy internationally
  • Create bridges between policymakers, practitioners and researchers
  • Identify and understand the social determinants of health equity and practical interventions to overcome barriers at national and international levels

The journal welcomes papers which use varied approaches, including discussion of theory, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, analysis of qualitative data and study of health and social care institutions and the political process.

Papers published in IJHRH

  • Clearly demonstrate the implications of the research
  • Provide evidence-rich information 
  • Provoke reflection and support critical analysis of both challenges and strengths 
  • Share examples of best practice and ‘what works’, including user perspectives

IJHRH is a hugely valuable source of information for researchers, academics, students, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, commissioning bodies, social workers, psychologists, nurses, voluntary sector workers, service users and carers internationally.

Top cited

These are the top cited articles for this journal, from the last 12 months according to Crossref (Last updated: March 2024)

This journal is aligned with our healthier lives goal

We understand the importance of a world that recognises and protects the most vulnerable and acknowledges the importance of a healthy mind as well as a healthy body.

SDG 1 No poverty
SDG 2 Zero hunger
SDG 3 Good health & well-being
SDG 6 Clean water & sanitation
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
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