SDG 16: We must respect human rights and stand united against the coronavirus pandemic
“Millions of people around the world are living through extremely tough times because of the rapid global spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. All my thoughts are with the people infected, the families and people close to them and with those who have lost loved ones,” stated Dunja Mijatović, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights.
SDG 16: Challenges to human rights have intensified in Europe
“The image I get from my work is of a Europe circling a roundabout, uncertain about its direction and the human rights obligations which member states voluntarily agreed upon,” says the Commissioner Dunja Mijatović, adding that the current COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating long-standing problems and emphasizing the weaknesses of Europe’s human rights protection system.
SDG 16: UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for a global ceasefire
“The fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war” said Guterres. “That is why today, I am calling for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world. It is time to put the armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives.”
SDG of the week: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide
access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all
levels.
