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  • Nursing
  • Ethics
  • Human Rights

Background:

  • The International Care Ethics Observatory is announcing an upcoming event.
  • The event focuses on the intersection of human rights and nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To announce the date and location of the Human Rights and Nursing Awards ceremony.
  • To highlight the collaborative nature of the event with key institutions.

Main Methods:

  • Awards ceremony.
  • Conference presentation.

Main Results:

  • The Human Rights and Nursing Awards will be presented.
  • The event will take place at the University of São Paulo.

Conclusions:

  • The ceremony and conference aim to promote discussion on human rights in nursing and care ethics.
  • Collaboration with international and local institutions strengthens the impact of the event.