Human rights dimensions pertaining to Covid-19 pandemic

Human rights dimensions pertaining to Covid-19 pandemic-Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public

Civil society and human rights activists around the world have been very vocal in relation to many sensitive factors that have emerged within the socio-economic matrix due to the uncertain and unfortunate effects arising from the Kovid-19 epidemic. They have been rightly underlining that governments need to respond constructively to the Kovid-19 epidemic, by prioritizing the right to health for all and respect for human rights - particularly at-risk groups With regard to needs - those who live in poverty. Ethnic and religious minorities, women, people with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees and children. This attitude towards the crisis, it is being reiterated, is not one of option, but should be seen as an obligation.

In this context, quite prudently, the first emphasis is on whether the government is providing timely, accurate and accessible information to the citizens or is on the path of denial with respect to the facts revealed through investigation. or not. Journalism. It is being agreed that a factual approach based on relevant details is needed, not "fake-news" through the dissemination of misinformation and improper use of social media.

In this context, it is being mentioned that government officials from several countries - Belarus, Brazil, Burundi, China, Mexico, Myanmar, Turkmenistan, the United States and some states in Zimbabwe - displayed disturbed deprivation about Kovid-19 Have done, their public of accurate information on the deprivation epidemic. It has also been noted that authorities in some areas of India have done little to prevent the spread of viral disruption, which claims that the minority Muslim community is knowingly spreading Kovid-19. There has also been criticism that in some cases journalists have been falsely accused of attempting to spread misinformation due to political reasons. There has also been criticism by some governments about taking advantage of Internet shutdowns and restricting access to online information. Bangladesh has been excluded in this regard. As a result, it is being claimed that people living in Rohingya refugee camps are finding it difficult to obtain life-saving information. Unfortunately, however, such allegations against Bangladesh have been overlooked that the bandh in Rohingya camps has been done not only for their safety, but also to reduce drug trafficking and human trafficking.

The rapid spread of the virus in Europe and the increasing number of infections and deaths in various countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom have also raised this question. Are affected countries all over the world able to provide quality affordable health care for all without discrimination. This aspect has attracted special attention of activists as there are tens of thousands of people in countries of Europe who are not citizens of those countries and are awaiting approval regarding permanent residence after submitting asylum application. Most of them do not even have health insurance. Some of them are probably getting access to national health care and free Kovid-19 testing. However, the lack of health insurance limits their chances of receiving adequate hospital care if they wish to enroll in any hospital's ICU or CCU.

Human rights activists are also drawing attention to another important point. They are expressing concern over whether the concerned authorities, while forcibly implementing quarantine, are paying attention to upgrading isolation facilities. There has been criticism about infected persons living in infected and congested quarantine facilities without clean drinking water and sanitation. It is helping to spread the virus rather than spreading it.

The next issue that is attracting attention is the availability of test kits, being able to achieve rapid and uniform deployment of ventilators and respirators. We already know that Palestinians living under Israel's closed format and sanctions are going through a terrible time. Similarly, in Myanmar, internally displaced Rohingya and other trainee ethnic minorities living in camps, with limited health care services, require the authorities' permission to receive immediate treatment outside the camps and this is practically the case. Is impossible. This sad situation is also true in relation to Syrians living in areas of opposition.

In a similar vein, an equitable approach is also being emphasized by analysts in reducing the effects of this virus. It has been rightly reiterated by the United Nations that all governments should stop enforcing international trade sanctions that may limit access to health care. They are drawing attention to this because such measures can disrupt medical efforts in one country and pose a risk to others. It may be noted here that the continuation of sanctions on Iran has certainly reduced the country's ability to respond to Kovid-19. This, in turn, has become a concern for their neighbors.

The world has also taken into account another strategic aspect which casts a long shadow over the effects of this virus. Recent developments in Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa have clearly highlighted the need for human rights care related to health care workers who are at the forefront of reducing the curse of this epidemic. Inadequate availability of personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and attendants has already infected the virus, treating many of them and caring for their patients.

This has also led to the death of a doctor in Bangladesh. Many other medical personnel in this country have also been infected while taking care of their patients and are now under treatment. Hopefully, they will all be alright. Our government should thank the government for taking necessary steps to not only purchase sufficient number of PPE, but also to initiate an insurance program for health workers exposed to this virus. We need to remember that we all need to work together and take care of the needs of others.

The upholding of human rights has many dimensions. Another important aspect is the question of maintaining the rights of those who are in jails on charges of non-culpable offenses. In most cases, prisons around the world, either in developed or developing countries, may suffer from severe enough space constraints that prevent inmates from practicing social disturbances. This can only increase the likelihood of causing more infections among the detainees. The congestion and poor hygiene and hygiene conditions put them at greater risk of covenant Covid-19.

Consequently, keep in mind that as advised by the United Nations Committee on Prevention of Torture, Afghanistan, France, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, Poland, Sudan, Myanmar and some US states The release of the inmates is a matter of pleasure as their jails shrink. It also needs to be noted that in the United Kingdom and the United States, legal challenges have resulted in some court-won victories from immigration detention. Belgium, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Spain have also released a limited number of people in immigrant detainees.

Activists around the world are also conducting their own surveys to find out if the government is taking proactive steps to ensure continued access to clean water to everyone. This is being done to ensure handwashing as an important factor related to current public health needs. Special emphasis is being given to ensure that all urban areas are getting this facility, especially in the crowded poor slums. Some experts are also pointing out that governments need to provide free water for the duration of the crisis for people living below the absolute poverty line. Japan already Utility payment is postponed.

It may be noted here that at least 83 countries have taken measures regarding movement within the country under their emergency policies and expressed opinions on issues that are being handled in the context of the immediate situation. Out of this total, only 40 countries have told the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of any derogations related to their human rights obligations being undertaken by them. Some countries have also indicated clear expiration dates for their emergency powers. However, it should be understood by activists that the spread of the virus and the possibility of another round of attacks should also be taken into consideration. Prevention is better than cure after all. We have also seen that the unnecessary flexibility in dealing with this virus and its mutability has already created a cyclone of death for people with disabilities and those suffering from the complications of aging. In this regard, to understand that digital surveillance also needs to be deployed for contact tracing, to apply quarantine and to assess general trends on how the virus may be spreading. However this should not be done in a way that affects privacy.

Likewise, we also need to avoid rhetoric sponsored by the state or any of its political institutions, which is a smack of xenophobia. Discrimination and spikes of hate crimes involving Kovid-19 have already targeted Asians in the Middle East, South Asia, some regions of Europe, and some areas in the United States. Such mobility will only create mistrust and anger against the migrants. This is the last thing we need to do.

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