Human rights in the times of coronavirus (March 19, 2020)
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As pandemic and restrictive measures spread around the globe, Human Rights Watch called on governments to respond by prioritizing the right to health for all and respect for human rights. "Governments should avoid sweeping and overly broad restrictions on movement and personal liberty, rely upon voluntary social distancing, and move toward mandatory restrictions only when scientifically warranted and necessary and when systems to support those affected can be ensured. When quarantines or lockdowns are imposed, governments are obligated to ensure access to food, water, health care, and care-giving support. They should address the special concerns of people in prisons, jails, and migrant detention centers, older people, and people with disabilities in institutions
Human rights in the times of coronavirus (March 19, 2020)
Human rights in the times of coronavirus…
Human rights in the times of coronavirus (March 19, 2020)
As pandemic and restrictive measures spread around the globe, Human Rights Watch called on governments to respond by prioritizing the right to health for all and respect for human rights. "Governments should avoid sweeping and overly broad restrictions on movement and personal liberty, rely upon voluntary social distancing, and move toward mandatory restrictions only when scientifically warranted and necessary and when systems to support those affected can be ensured. When quarantines or lockdowns are imposed, governments are obligated to ensure access to food, water, health care, and care-giving support. They should address the special concerns of people in prisons, jails, and migrant detention centers, older people, and people with disabilities in institutions