Campaign takes aim against discrimination

Five recommendations to the government, according to Thai civil society organizations, will help end discrimination that is still practiced against prone organizations, have just been launched.

Representatives from 80 civic groups recently attended the” Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” function at the TK Palace Convention Centre in Bangkok.

They claimed that the meeting was intended to demonstrate unity and strength while calling for law changes to be made by the government to create a fairer society.

The event was held by the Foundation for Action on Inclusion Rights ( FAIR ), People’s Movement to Eliminate Discrimination ( MovED), and Thai Health Promotion Foundation ( ThaiHealth ).

The first of the five recommendations aims to increase diversification awareness and knowledge. Regardless of personalities and differences such as sex and race, the government and healthcare providers may be prepared to deal with physical problems, prisoners ‘ care, safe pregnancy and mental disease, among other things.

Second, healthcare may be standardised, equitable and available for all irrespective of variations and requirements, they said.

Healthcare providers may also make sure that everyone who has access to universal health coverage is aware of the benefits and rewards they are entitled to. In order to achieve this, there must be more speakers working in the healthcare industry and payment for those who are treated unfairly or mistreated by doctors.

Finally, to make and advance justice, there should be a resources and more funding for innovation.

The parties ‘ third suggestion is that local communities be urged to participate in government initiatives ‘ checks and balances. Finally, laws and regulations related to discrimination may become revised.

According to the organizations, the government must support a new Anti-Discrimination Bill and survey existing regulations to ensure that all people have equal access to healthcare.