General Comment No., Para.:" Article.( a )outlines the need to take measures to reduce infant mortality and promote the healthy development of infants and children. Subsequent international human rights instruments recognize that children and adolescents have the right to the enjoyment of the highest standard of health and access to facilities for the treatment of illness.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child directs States to ensure access to essential health services for the child and his or her family, including pre- and post- natal care for mothers. The Convention links these goals with ensuring access to child- friendly information about preventive and health- promoting behaviour and support to families and communities in implementing these practices. Implementation of the principle of non- discrimination requires that girls, as well as boys, have equal access to adequate nutrition, safe environments, and physical as well as mental health services. There is a need to adopt effective and appropriate measures to abolish harmful traditional practices affecting the health of children, particularly girls, including early marriage, female genital mutilation, preferential feeding and care of male children. Children with disabilities should be given the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling and decent life and to participate within their community."

م) كنوانسيون اروپايى حمايت از حقوق بشر و آزادى‌هاى اساسى‌

European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights

and Fundamental Freedoms,

Article:" No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."