Write a debate in favor of the motion on the topic "Covid-19 has shown that we can overcome any problem". Class 12. 500 words. And don't forget it is debate.
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They put people at the centre and produce better outcomes
Human rights are key in shaping the pandemic response, both for the public health emergency and the
broader impact on people’s lives and livelihoods. Human rights put people centre-stage. Responses
that are shaped by and respect human rights result in better outcomes in beating the pandemic,
ensuring healthcare for everyone and preserving human dignity. But they also focus our attention
on who is suffering most, why, and what can be done about it. They prepare the ground now for
emerging from this crisis with more equitable and sustainable societies, development and peace.
Why are human rights
so important to the
COVID-19 response?
The world is facing an unprecedented crisis.
At its core is a global public health emergency on a scale not seen for a century,
requiring a global response with far-reaching
consequences for our economic, social and
political lives. The priority is to save lives.
In view of the exceptional situation and to preserve life, countries have no choice but to adopt
extraordinary measures. Extensive lockdowns,
adopted to slow transmission of the virus,
restrict by necessity freedom of movement and,
in the process, freedom to enjoy many other
human rights. Such measures can inadvertently
affect people’s livelihoods and security, their
access to health care (not only for COVID-19), to
food, water and sanitation, work, education – as
well as to leisure. Measures need to be taken to
mitigate any such unintended consequences.
The United Nations has available a powerful
set of tools, in the form of human rights, that
equip States and whole societies to respond to
threats and crises in a way that puts people at
the centre. Observing the crisis and its impact
through a human rights lens puts a focus on
how it is affecting people on the ground, particularly the most vulnerable among us, and what
can be done about it now, and in the long term.
Although this paper presents recommendations, it is worth underlining that human rights
are obligations which States must abide by.