Language
A language is a structured system of communication used by humans consisting of speech (spoken language) and gestures (sign language). Most languages have a visual or graphical representation encoded into a writing system, composed of glyphs to inscribe the original sound or gesture and their meaning.The scientific study of language is called linguistics. Critical examinations of languages, such as philosophy of language, the relationships between language and thought, etc, such as how words represent experience, have been debated at least since Gorgias and Plato in ancient Greek civilization. Thinkers such as Rousseau (1712 – 1778) have debated that language originated …
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WHO: World Health Organization · 12 November 2024 English
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cognitive, groups Heerlng emotional, social language) Vrsuel PsychOloglcal Pain as a new domain … document on what needs to change, and how, in a language accessible to the policy audience is key. This …
WHO: World Health Organization · 8 November 2024 English
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preferably with proficiency in speaking local language (s), should be part of the team. • The international … If the translation of the tool into the local language is required for the national assessors or for …
WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English
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large print versions). The availability of sign language interpreters and personal assistants or support … important to enquire what communication method and language is preferred, and any other reasonable accommodation … such as information in accessible formats, sign language interpretation and/or captioning. Some persons … consultants and facilitators should use respectful language, be aware of gender and power dynamics. Participants …
WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English
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WHO HQ. It is based on a rapid review of English-language studies using peer-reviewed literature databases …
WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English
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mercuryconvention.org/Convention/Text/tabid/3426/language/en-US/Default.aspx, accessed 1 November 2023) …
Amref: Amref Health Africa · 1 November 2024 English
2.5 Tender Prices and Currencies 2.5.1 The tenderer shall indicate on the appropriate Price Schedule, the unit prices inclusive of all taxes and the total tender price of the items …
DOCUMENTATION The following documents (in English language) should be provided to 8 Marks Documentation support …
WHO: World Health Organization · 31 October 2024 English
The Tenth high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (SCI), which took place in Limassol, Cyprus, on 10–12 April 2024, brought together ministers of health and secretaries of state from …
countries and makes efforts to resolve any related language issues. The development of clinical-practice guidelines … on Solidarity on 12–13 October 2022. Although language can be an issue, working as a group makes it easier … would benefit Iceland, and the use of a widespread language, such as English and other languages commonly … regarding medicines for rare diseases and cancer. • Language is a big issue. It was agreed that it was important … availability of patient information in a common language, such as English, apart from that commonly spoken …
WHO: World Health Organization · 31 October 2024 English
This Health System Summary is based on the Caribbean Netherlands: Health System Reviewpublished in 2024 in the Health Systems in Transition (HiT) Series. Health System Summaries usea concise format to …
well for the wider health system) use the Dutch language, whereas English is widely spoken on Saba and … primarily have a leaflet included in the Dutch language, which presents challenges for resi- dents of … publicly available reports (primarily in the Dutch language). This includes interviews with key staff and …
WHO: World Health Organization · 12 October 2024 English
Stigma and discrimination related to mental health conditions are widespread and harmful. Reducing stigma and discrimination can benefit families, societies and economies – it can save lives. The toolkit offers …
disconfirm myths or stereotypes. Using person-first language Social contact focuses on the person, not the … condition. This can mean use of person-first language (such as “person with a mental health condition”) … play a role in perpetuating stigma. They may use language that misrepresents or dehumanizes people with … negatively affected by stigma? ➥ Mistreating language and non-verbal behaviours? ➥ Specific spaces … ensuring that all activities use non-stigmatizing language and terminology that is largely preferred by …
EC: European Commission · 11 October 2024 English
In response to the energy crisis, which led to high inflation, Romania, like other EU Member States, introduced a series of price-related and income-related measures to cushion the negative impact …
including all EU law since 1951 in all the official language versions, go to EUR-Lex (eur-lex.europa.eu). …