COVID-19: How are National Human Rights Institutions in Europe responding?

As the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, it is important that governments keep human rights and fundamental freedoms at the heart of measures to combat the pandemic. Through their mandate to promote and protect human rights, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play a crucial role in ensuring that human rights are not forgotten in such uncertain times. Here is how some NHRIs across Europe are responding to the situation.

Read reactions from National Human Rights Institutions in 37 countries.