The principles and recommendations of the Kyiv Declaration on Women’s Health in Prison are important steps towards improving health systems and addressing the health needs of women involved in the criminal justice system. I hope that this report, which outlines the evidence and the expert opinions considered at the special conference held in Kyiv in November 2008, will convince all Member States to adopt and implement the Kyiv Declaration in fulfilment of their commitment to human rights and health promotion for all. .
