COVID-19 RESPONSE
What is the problem?
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis revealed major weaknesses and inequalities in our governance and economic systems. As governments responded to the spread of COVID-19 by taking drastic and unprecedented emergency measures, it quickly became evident that the least protected in our societies, such as the poor and migrants workers and refugees, were disproportionately affected.
Rapidly too, the threat of autocratic rule appeared with leaders adopting broad emergency powers, and imposing excessive restrictions on free speech. Social media platforms also emerged as a forum to spread disinformation, anxiety, fear and in some cases hateful, xenophobic and discriminatory comments.
What are we doing about it?
COVID-19 Economy Webinar Series
APHR hosted a series of three webinars to introduce parliamentarians to concrete actions and policies they can adopt to support a greener, more just and resilient economic recovery from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Human Rights Impact Webinar Series
APHR held a series of webinars to expose MPs to the wide-ranging impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on democracy and fundamental freedoms, migrants and refugees, the right to freedom of religion and belief, and labour rights.
MP Social Media Campaign Calling for Solidarity
APHR members took to social media to remind the public and governments that even during times of emergency and crisis, solidarity and human rights must be at the centre of the COVID-19 response.
Relevant Publications
COVID-19: Guidance on the Use of Emergency Powers
Q&A, May 2020 Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, governments across Southeast Asia have taken a range of measures, including declaring states of emergency, to combat the spread of the virus. As parliamentarians play a crucial role in monitoring the...
Why Are Peaceful Human Rights Activists Still Behind Bars in Vietnam?
This article first appeared in The Diplomat By Kasit Piromya Three years ago today Nguyen Bac Truyen disappeared from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, while waiting for his wife near his place of work. Later the same day, the Ministry of Public...
Open Letter: Leaders must address COVID-19 human rights concerns at 36th ASEAN Summit
H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Viet Nam16 Le Hong Phong Street, Ba Dinh District,Ha Noi, Viet Nam 25 June 2020 Your Excellency, Re: Leaders must address COVID-19 human rights concerns at 36th ASEAN Summit As a regional network of...
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