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U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight... View Article
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Many people have been killed since clashes began on Monday. Scores too had been killed in the run up to the vote as protestors marched against Conde's bid for a third term.
guest column :Sandra Liebenberg THE coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people globally and disrupted healthcare and political systems, economies, social bonds and religious practices. What can South Africa’s Bill of Rights and international human rights treaties contribute to coronavirus responses and recovery strategies in the country and globally? My central argument is that human rights provide tools to help States build fairer societies and economies. Such societies will be more resilient to future shocks. A human rights-based approach to the pandemic is based on values. It prioritises the most disadvantaged and vulnerable and it is holistic. It also highlights international assistance and cooperation. Value-based approach The values of human dignity, equality and freedom lie at the heart of human rights, and are the founding values of South Africa’s constitution. These values require the State and private actors to recognise that every life is equally valuable. Everyone should have the civil and political freedoms — and the economic, social and cultural means — to develop to their full potential. Governments can promote these values by acknowledging people’s agency. People should have meaningful opportunities to participate in response and recovery programmes. For example, a broad range of civil society bodies must get a chance to shape the budgetary decisions underlying economic recovery. The goal of all response measures should be to create an environment in which all can live in dignity without excessive inequalities on grounds of race, gender and socio-economic status. Setting priorities Human rights help governments set priorities in responding to the pandemic. People who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable should be the central focus. The pandemic and lockdowns have had the most severe impact on people living in poverty. In South Africa, that overwhelmingly means black people. Among them are people in overcrowded informal settlements without adequate water or the space to comply with social distance guidelines. Also harshly affected are workers in the informal sector, migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers. Many have not been able to access economic relief. Because traditional gender roles persist, women have had to bear the biggest burden of child care, home schooling and domestic work while trying to keep their jobs. Human rights require States to put the needs of such groups first when it comes to budgets, laws, policies and programmes. Economic reforms and other pandemic responses should be based on a systematic human rights impact assessment. Interdependence and accountability The third contribution of human rights is that they oblige governments to develop a holistic, integrated response to the pandemic. South Africa’s constitution and international human rights law recognise that all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental — are interdependent and interrelated. This means the right to life and health must be protected through science-based me
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late. Postal data through Oct. 9, the latest numbers available, show nearly all the agency's delivery regions missing its target of having at least 95% of first-class mail arrive within five days. Parts of the presidential battleground states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio fell short of delivery goals by wide margins as the agency struggles to regain its footing after a tumultuous […]
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PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Resident Representative, Mariko Kagoshima (center), and Deputy Resident Representative, Vicente Teran, following a recent meeting at Jamaica House to discuss the impact of climate change on the nation’s children.
Alicia Garza says she was notified by the FBI about a possible violent plot by white supremacists targeting her.
Michigan State University will be welcoming students back on campus in January with more in-person classes and available dorms, but spring break is a thing of the past - at least for now. For many students, this will be their first time returning to campus since March. In-person classes were cut short last spring … Continued
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Henry Alexander from Cape Town had to relearn how to walk and how to use a knife and fork to eat after suffering a critical case of Covid-19.
Breaking - Remdesivir, a drug President Donald Trump took to help treat his Covid, has gotten FDA approval - the first such drug to gain access to the US market. Covid deaths per day: 1,100 Days to election: 11 Ballots already cast: > 46 million Top voting states for far: Texas - 5.9 million votes California - 5.6 million votes […]
Cupcakes and Community, two beautiful words to describe the beautiful Good Cakes and Bakes bakery located in Detroit. In 2013, April and Michelle Anderson opened the doors to what is now one of Detroit's most infamous 'sweet spots.' City.Life.Style. received an exclusive invite to view the newly renovated 2,323 sq. foot space that includes a … Continued
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Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images/PoolBy LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) - Mail delivery standards in parts of the country remain well below levels prior to Postmaster General Louis…
The City of Milwaukee has canceled trick-or-treating this year as Wisconsin's surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of improving. Milwaukee will not have designated trick-or-treat times like it has had in the past and the activity will not be sanctioned by the city’s Health Department since it is deemed high-risk during the coronavirus pandemic,... [Read More]
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., and Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Rosa Escareno to announce a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in response to a recent, rapid rise in cases and hospitalizations over the past two weeks. Beginning Friday, October 23rd at 6:00 … Continued
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Lenny Kravitz admits he is amused by all the memes inspired by the infamous giant scarf that he wore to... View Article
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Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery delivery, today announced its Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) integration in partnership with ALDI, one of America’s fastest-growing retailers. For the first time, EBT SNAP participants will be able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pickup services. The multi-phased […]
(BPT)—By now, most seniors are aware that they’re among the most vulnerable demographic groups when it comes to contracting COVID-19. That said, a recent nationwide poll by Tivity Health®, a national provider of senior fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyle solutions, including SilverSneakers®, the nation’s leading community fitness program designed for older adults, indicates many are … Continued
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President Donald Trump faced down his enemies — real and perceived — as he and Democratic nominee Joe Biden squared off Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, for the final debate of the 2020 election season.
The commitment by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to help increase opportunities and recognize the plight of African Americans as outlined in an exclusive editorial with Black Press USA resonated quite loudly with African American publishers and national board members from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).
One of the most iconic stars in the history of reality TV is coming back to the small screen. Tiffany... View Article
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President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are intensifying their efforts to persuade uncommitted voters to pick sides in the closing days of the presidential election campaign.
Five countries in the Eastern Caribbean have been deemed as safe for citizens of the United States to travel.
