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A curated collection of Digital Health and Rights Project peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, policy briefs, and more for in-depth exploration.

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Report: Strengthening Investment and Accountability in Digital Literacy and Human Rights

4th June 2025 STOPAIDS + et al

Digital technologies are transforming the global health landscape, presenting both opportunities and risks to human rights, especially for historically marginalised populations. While digital tools can improve access to health information and services, reduce stigma, and increase autonomy, digital platforms also present risks, including inequitable access to technology, resulting in digital divides and exacerbating existing societal inequalities. Lack of effective governance and regulation of digital technologies has also led to a lack of protection for users.

Research Article: Brave Global Spaces

7th December 2024 Javier Guerrero-C + et al

This study explores the role of digital health interventions in improving maternal health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It focuses on the effectiveness, challenges, and integration of mobile health (mHealth) technologies within existing healthcare systems.

Research Article: The Digital Transformation and the Right to Health of Young Adults in Bangladesh and Colombia

12th November 2024 DHRP Consortium

This article from Health and Human Rights investigates how digital transformation affects the right to health of young adults in Bangladesh and Colombia. Through a community-engaged study, it focuses on digital access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV-related information, emphasising both opportunities and challenges.

Country Brief: Digitalisation, Health and Participation: A Brief on Vietnam

14th July 2024 DHRP, University of Warwick + et al

The report "Digitalisation, Health, and Participation: A Brief on Vietnam" examines the country's digital transformation and its effects on health access for young adults and marginalised groups.

Event Readout: Global Digital Compact Roundtable

11th July 2024 STOPAIDS + et al

The "Global Digital Compact Roundtable Readout" discusses the critical need to include health considerations in digital governance frameworks.

Country Brief: Digitalisation, Health and Participation: A Brief on Colombia

14th June 2024 Universidad de los Andes + et al

The report "Digitalisation, Health, and Participation: A Brief on Colombia" examines the country's progress in digitalisation and its impact on health access for young adults and marginalised populations.

Country Brief: Digitalisation, Health and Participation: A Brief on Ghana

17th May 2024 DHRP, University of Warwick + et al

The report "Digitalisation, Health, and Participation: A Brief on Ghana" examines the country's rapid adoption of digital technologies in health services and the associated human rights challenges.

Policy brief: Towards Digital Justice

9th April 2022 Universidad de los Ande + et al

The policy brief examines the transformative impact of digital health technologies on patient care and management. It emphasises the importance of balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations.

Research Report: Digital Health Rights: Inception Paper

24th September 2021 Tara Imalingat + et al

The paper explores the intersection of digital health technologies and human rights, addressing opportunities and challenges posed by digitisation in health systems.

Special Issue: Big Data, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Health

2nd December 2020 Carmel Williams + et al

This special section in the Health and Human Rights Journal explores how a human rights-driven approach can ensure innovation benefits all, especially vulnerable populations.