Every person has the fundamental right to "a standard of living
adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family,
including food, clothing, housing and medical care," states the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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WASHINGTON, Jun 30 (OneWorld) - Nigeria, where 59,000 women die during
or soon after childbirth every year, will be in the spotlight Thursday
as it tries to justify these shocking figures before a UN committee
dedicated to protecting women's rights.