Why human rights should guide responses to the pandemic
Oct 11, 2020
2 minutes
SANDRA LIEBENBERG
THE coronavirus pandemic has killed more than a million people globally and disrupted health-care and political systems, economies, social bonds and religious practices.
What can South Africa’s Bill of Rights and international human rights treaties contribute to coronavirus responses and recovery strategies?
Human rights provide tools to help states build fairer societies and economies. Such societies will be more resilient to future shocks.
A human rights-based approach
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