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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South Africa: Broken Promises to Aid Gender-Based Violence Survivors
Improve Shelter Funding; Increase Access for Sex Workers, LGBT, Undocumented Survivors
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Kenya: Pandemic Health Workers Lack Protection
Ensure Safety During Covid-19; Address Plight of Frontline Workers
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“Between Hunger and the Virus”
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People Living in Poverty in Lagos, Nigeria
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Omicron Latest Reminder That Global Vaccine Equity Is Critical
No one is protected from COVID-19 until everyone is protected
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Rich Countries Must Stop Blocking the Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver
Access to Covid-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics Is Part of the Human Right to Health
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South Africa: Broken Promises to Aid Gender-Based Violence Survivors
Improve Shelter Funding; Increase Access for Sex Workers, LGBT, Undocumented Survivors
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Singapore Death Row Inmate Saved by Covid-19 – For Now
Execution of Man with Disability Delayed During Recovery
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China: Release Gravely Ill Activist
Urgently Provide Zhang Zhan Access to Adequate Medical Care, Family
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The Toll of Bolsonaro’s Disastrous Covid-19 Response
Brazil’s President Held to Task by Critical Pandemic Report
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Cambodia: Vaccine Mandates Raise Rights Concerns
Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Should Focus on Access, Comprehensive Support
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Kenya: Pandemic Health Workers Lack Protection
Ensure Safety During Covid-19; Address Plight of Frontline Workers
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German Postcode Lottery Grants
Equitable Health Care, Covid-19 Vaccine for Conflict Zones; Digital Communications
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As Australia Reopens, Vaccine Equity Should Be a Priority
Disparities in Vaccination Rates Leaves Communities at Risk
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