Maria Green, Visting Professor, Human Rights and Development, on Covid-19 and our future. Last week I wrote a post about human rights and the Covid-19 response. It was geared towards public decision-makers of good will who are grappling with the sudden changes that the pandemic has brought upon our various societies. Now I am writing…
Matthew Scott, Head of People on the move Thematic Area and Senior Researcher, on Covid-19 and Human Rights in general. ‘The pandemic has revealed strengths and weaknesses in our societies, and highlighted the importance of protecting human rights before, during and in the aftermath of disaster’s. What could be the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic…
With the rest of the world, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute has been horrified by the death of George Floyd and the deep-seated social injustices that it represents. The institute is hopeful of the conversations that now unfold and the worldwide calls for more just societies where the human dignity and rights of all are protected. Most states…
Human Rights and the Coronavirus Pandemic European governments are fighting against the spread of the pandemic with strong measures. This is necessary to respond to the unprecedented challenge we are facing. At the same time, it is clear that the enjoyment of human rights is affected by the pandemic and the measures adopted to encounter…
Blogpost about the Coronavirus and human rights by Morten Kjaerum, Director of Raoul Wallenberg Institute The current Covid-19 crisis is first and foremost a health issue and increasingly it is also becoming an economic challenge. Nonetheless, it is also all about our basic human rights. In this text I will make a brief outline of some…
