Human rights under lockdown: How have our rights been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday 11 June
17:00 BST
Free
The unprecedented situation has seen countries around the world introduce extensive lockdowns in an attempt to slow transmission of the virus. By their very nature, these extraordinary measures have restricted freedom of movement and assembly. In many cases, free speech and freedom of expression have also been impacted. Meanwhile, mass surveillance measures have been, and continue to be, introduced. In addition, there are many examples of governments using the crisis to specifically target human rights defenders and quash dissent.
In this hour-long panel discussion, hear from Prisoners of Conscience, Human Rights Watch, Front Line Defenders and Amnesty International UK on how to protect human rights during the COVID pandemic and beyond.
Organiser: Becky Slack on behalf of Prisoners of Conscience.
Becky will be joining BSIS in September 2020 as a student on the Masters in Political Strategy and Communications.
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