COVID-19 and Human Rights: Perspectives on Socio-economic Rights and Violence
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Date
2020-12-07
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Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) , Heyns, Christof , Jewkes, Rachel , Liebenberg, Sandy , Mbazira, ChristopherJournal ISSN
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Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
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Abstract
South Africa like other countries worldwide, was forced to impose lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 since March 2020. While the measures taken by the government aided in slowing down the spread of the pandemic, they have had far-reaching consequences for a range of socio-economic rights, such as the rights to education, food, and work. They have also had serious consequences for civil and political rights, including through a rise in the levels of domestic violence, and because of the use of force by law enforcement officials in imposing these measures. This panel discussion explores the impact of COVID-19 on socio-economic human rights and violence faced by citizens.
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1 MP4 video; Size: 9,659KB; Duration: 1:29:14
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Heyns, Christof
; Jewkes, Rachel ; Heyns, Christof DOI
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