Coronavirus
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that an outbreak of COVID-19 had reached global pandemic levels. In a number of countries, the outbreak exposed shortcomings in public health and social welfare protection systems, making it harder to protect at-risk populations and reduce disease transmission. In responding to this crisis, governments should prioritize the right to health for all, as well as human rights. This means prioritizing science over politics, caring for those most at risk, avoiding censorship, and limiting lockdowns. Governments should also address the special concerns of people in prisons, jails, and migrant detention centers, older people, and people with disabilities in institutions. Human Rights Dimensions of COVID-19 Response >>
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September 24, 2020
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Venezuela: A Police State Lashes Out Amid Covid-19
Arbitrary Arrests, Prosecutions of Critics, Abuses Against Detainees
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Maldives: Covid-19 Exposes Abuse of Migrants
Overhaul System to Protect Foreign Workers at All Times
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Colombia: Indigenous Kids at Risk of Malnutrition, Death
Improve Wayuu’s Access to Food, Water, Health During Covid-19
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Hungary: Health Care Failures Endanger Lives
Ensure Access to Adequate, Quality Health Care, Provide Sufficient Resources
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Australia: Harsh Police Response During Covid-19
Victoria’s Parliament Shouldn’t Broaden Police Powers
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Killings in Philippines Up 50 Percent During Pandemic
‘Drug War’ Deaths Rise Dramatically as Country Reels from Covid-19
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Governor Gavin Newsom Should Sign California Bill AB 3228
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Express Support for Accountability and Oversight for Private Detention Facilities in CA
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Schoolchildren in England Should Not Go Hungry Again
Government Should Ensure Children’s Right to Food During Covid-19
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Syria: Health Workers Lack Protection in Pandemic
Protective Equipment Shortages, Reporting Lapses Risking Lives
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Coalition Urges Relief for Resilience in the US Food and Farm System
Pandemic Response to Protect and Increase Resilience in the Food and Farm System