Legal Department

Handles legal matters, compliance, and contracts.

The Legal Department of the Planetary Health Organization (PHO) is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to ensure the organization operates in full compliance with international laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Our team handles a wide range of legal matters, including legal compliance, contracts, and litigation, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Compliance: Ensuring PHO adheres to all relevant local, national, and international legal frameworks.
  • Contracts and Agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with partners, vendors, and stakeholders to safeguard PHO’s interests.
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Managing legal disputes, arbitrations, and facilitating resolution processes to protect the organization from legal risks.
  • Intellectual Property and Data Protection: Managing intellectual property rights, data privacy, and security to protect PHO’s innovations and patient information.
  • Governance and Ethics: Advising on corporate governance practices and ensuring ethical standards are upheld throughout the organization’s operations.
  • Policy Development and Advocacy: Assisting in the development of legal frameworks and advocating for policies that promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities on a global scale.
  • Regulatory Affairs: Monitoring and interpreting changes in healthcare regulations and policies to ensure PHO remains at the forefront of legal and medical advancements.

Our Approach:

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with medical, administrative, and executive teams to provide holistic legal support tailored to the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Global Perspective:  Addressing legal challenges across borders and ensuring PHO’s operations align with international standards in healthcare and humanitarian law.
  • Innovation and Adaptability: Staying ahead of legal developments to provide proactive solutions in a constantly evolving healthcare landscape.

The Legal Department plays a crucial role in supporting PHO’s mission to improve global health outcomes by ensuring the organization’s legal framework is robust, effective, and responsive to the diverse needs of its stakeholders.

Priority Topics

The Planetary Health Organization's Legal Department addresses critical legal challenges to advance global health protection and ensure the safety and rights of individuals and communities worldwide. Below are the top priority legal topics that reflect our commitment to creating a robust legal framework for healthcare and public well-being:

  • Issues of Criminal Liability for Offenses Against Human Health
  • Criminal Liability for Acts Committed Under Physical or Psychological Duress
  • Legal Aspects of Medical Malpractice and Professional Accountability
  • Protection of Health Rights in Conflict Zones and During Emergencies
  • Legal Frameworks for Ensuring Patient Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • International Standards for Crimes Against Public Health and Safety
  • The Legal Status of Experimental Treatments and Emerging Technologies in Medicine
  • Development and Implementation of International Healthcare Agreements
  • Criminal Liability for Neglect or Reckless Conduct Affecting Public Health
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations in Biomedical Research and Human Experimentation
  • Global Legal Approaches to Combating Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Pandemics
  • Legal Regulations on the Use of AI and Robotics in Healthcare
  • Ensuring Accountability for Violations of Humanitarian Law in Health Contexts
  • Legal Protection for Healthcare Workers in High-Risk Environments
  • Standardizing Legal Definitions and Penalties for Crimes Endangering Human Life and Health

Important Links


"Kol Zkhut" - portal on rights in Israel


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Iron swords - rights in an emergency situation


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Israel Police Emergency Number - 100

Israel Police Website


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Israel Police Information Center - 110


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