Modern Jurisprudence and Law

Modern Jurisprudence and Law

Gender- and ethnicity-based analysis of health policies in the Middle East

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of law,Ma.C.Islamic azad University,Mashhad,Iran
2 Department of Law, International Law, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
10.22034/jml.2025.725601
Abstract
In recent years, attention to gender and ethnicity in health policies has been highlighted as one of the most important factors influencing social justice in the Middle East. Focusing on the countries of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine, this article analyzes the role of gender and ethnicity in the formation and implementation of health policies. The findings show that ignoring these factors has led to deep inequalities in access to health services, especially for women and ethnic minorities. Also, dominant policies often indirectly deepen these inequalities. By providing suggestions for policy reform, the article emphasizes that promoting health justice requires integrating gender- and ethnicity-based approaches into decision-making and planning processes..
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