Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB

Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB was developed by TBpeople Global with the support from the Stop TB Partnership and USAID through a participatory process, which involved numerous regional and global consultations and was supported by leading human rights lawyers Brian Citro, Allan Maleche and Timur Abdullaev. For the first time, the rights of people affected by TB that are enshrined in existing global and regional human rights laws are listed in one declaration alongside an explanation of their relevance for people affected by TB. This innovative declaration aims to inform and empower people and communities affected by TB to be able to claim and protect their right to a life free from TB and when necessary to ensure equitable access to quality TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment, free from stigma and discrimination. The declaration also seeks to ensure that governments and other service providers are aware of their commitments and obligations to protect and promote the rights of people affected by TB.