‘Covid recovery must protect rights’
Civil activists, govt officials mark International Human Rights Day
Coronavirus patient. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
As the world scrambles to recover from the coronavirus, recovery efforts must be designed and implemented such that human rights are protected, said activists at a press conference held to mark International Human Rights Day, celebrated globally on December 10 every year.
Separately, the Sindh Human Rights Department held a panel discussion on Thursday in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union.
Calling for human rights protection and highlighting areas of concern, activists at the press conference pointed to the theme for December 10 this year, ‘Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights.’