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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Guatemala: Free Press Under Attack
Harassment, Limited Access to Information, Poor Investigations of Attacks
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Lebanon: Gaps Remain in Vaccine Program Planning
Build Public Confidence; Ensure Equitable Distribution
News
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UN Should Speak Up on Covid-19 “Pandemic of Human Rights Abuses”
Governments Around the World Using Pandemic as Cover for Crackdowns
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Guatemala: Free Press Under Attack
Harassment, Limited Access to Information, Poor Investigations of Attacks
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Congress to Probe Covid-19 Impacts on US Meatpacking Workers
Inquiry an Opportunity to Address Longstanding Labor Rights Issues in the Industry
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Covid-19 Forced Cremations Continue in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Backtracks on Pledge to Revoke Anti-Muslim Policy
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Universal and Equitable Access to Covid-19 Vaccines, Testing, Treatments: Companies’ Human Rights Responsibilities
Questions and Answers
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Covid-19 Vaccine Producers Have Human Rights Responsibilities
Pharma Companies Should Adopt Rights-Based Approach to Help Bridge Vaccine Gap
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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US Digital Divide Threatens Vaccine Access for Older People
Ensure Alternative Registration Methods for Covid-19 Shots
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