Joint submission to UN Human Rights Council President regarding statement on COVID-19

The President of the UN Human Rights Council is consulting on a statement to be made to the Council on the human rights implications of COVID-19. The Human Rights Law Centre joined 14 international NGOs to recommend the statement call on governments to:

  • have independent reviews and sunset clauses for emergency measures;

  • recognise the importance of civil society in COVID-19 response and recovery;

  • cover LGBTQI people, people affected by poverty, victims of slavery; and other recommendations.

Read the joint submission to the President of the UN Human Rights Council.

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