Peru: Denial of the right to Maternal and Child Health: Summary of Amnesty International's findings and recommendations

Index Number: AMR 46/007/2007
Date Published: 28 May 2007
Categories: Americas, Peru

Infant and maternal mortality in Peru remain high, especially in poor, rural areas. With clear political will, adequate funding and appropriate services, these deaths are preventable. Amnesty International (AI) is calling on the government to take urgent steps to address obstacles, deeply rooted in discrimination, which prevent poor and marginalized communities from accessing health services.