Americas at a Crossroad: Human Rights Response to COVID-19
Governments across the Americas have begun to respond to COVID-19 in a variety of ways, ranging from calling for states of emergencies, to imposing travel bans, to implementing quarantines. They are ultimately responsible for protecting people and their human rights but have often failed to do so in the Americas. Amnesty International believes that authorities must show leadership by prioritizing human rights and by refraining from abusing their power in the middle of this emergency. Here is a preliminary list of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” that all governments should follow during these difficult times.
Choose a language to view report
Recently Added
- China: Kazakh family at risk of torture in detention: Weilina Muhatai, Muheyati Haliyoula, Parisati Haliyoula
- Bahrain: Joint Open letter to Danish Prime Minister to take immediate action to free Abdul-Hadi Al-Khawaja
- Bangladesh: Guarantee the right to freedom of artistic expression and release detained artists