Conclusion to the Symposium: From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies
This concluding post attempts to synthesize contributions to the symposium “From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies”

This concluding post attempts to synthesize contributions to the symposium “From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies”

The HR Principles provide a firm foundation for far better adherence to human rights in future public health emergencies.

What are the specific legal and ethical implications of involving private actors in health care vis-à-vis public health emergencies?

Infodemic management must be an integral part of public health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Health emergencies happen: rights protections, solidarity should be central to response.

In this symposium, experts around the world reflect on the recently issued Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has (yet again) disclosed that the notion of borders resembles a distinct emanation of legal fiction.

We argue that the human right to participation should extend to permanent seats and votes for civil society and affected communities on governance boards.

Tackling the question of how to address the needs for sharing scientific research is fundamental to any pandemic treaty discussion.

Only a legally enforceable framework can ensure that solidarity is matched with reciprocity that is in the global public interest.
