How basic human rights were infringed upon during the covid 19 lockdown ?
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In a new report, the UN warns of “aggressive cyber-policing and increased online surveillance” during COVID-19 lockdowns.
57 nations have closed their borders, making no exceptions for people seeking asylum; there are also increased reports of domestic abuse across the globe.
The UN calls for richer countries to help poorer ones overcome the disease to lessen the need for punitive lockdowns.
“A human crisis that is fast becoming a human rights crisis.” That’s how United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, describes the response of many governments to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While acknowledging the need for a rapid response, he says widespread lockdowns have made the least protected in society – such as refugees and the disabled – more vulnerable. He adds that “heavy-handed security responses” risk “undermining the health response”.
In its report, COVID-19 and Human Rights: We are all in this together, the UN sets out six key human rights messages that it says must be central to an effective response to the pandemic.