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    SDG 16 AND

    THE

    PANDEMIC
    "From the New Normal
    to the Better Normal"

    Arvhie S. Santos
    National Director in Education end Research
    Youth for Human Rights and Democracy
    Goal 16:

    Promote peaceful and inclusive


    societies for sustainable
    development, provide access to
    justice for all and build effective,
    accountable
    and inclusive institutions at all
    levels.
    Importance

    of SDG 16 in achieving the


    Institutions play a
    sustainable development

    goals
    key role in
    sustainable
    The world is facing an development as
    unprecedented crisis. At its core is they establish and
    a global public health emergency enforce rules in
    on a scale not seen for a century, society to maintain
    requiring a global response with
    peace and justice and
    far-reaching consequences for
    our economic, social and political
    protect human rights.
    lives.
    of SDG
    Importance

    16 in achieving the
    The centrality of
    sustainable development protection of lives,
    which underpins the
    goals

    response in
    humanitarian
    SDG 16 presents a guide to our settings, ensures that
    government on how to exercise we collectively
    their power so that it is used for preserve our
    the benefit of the people and not
    common humanity
    to do harm.
    and dignity.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Fear and Harassment


    Hindered the Towards Health Workers
    Achievement of SDG 16

    Health care workers have been cited as experiencing a high risk of


    violence. Many health workers suffer physical abuse at some point
    in their careers, and a lot more are threatened or exposed to
    verbal aggression.

    Reports of health workers being attacked became news, with


    many experiencing eviction, ridicule, and harassment.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Fear and Harassment


    Hindered the Towards Health Workers
    Achievement of SDG 16

    The healthcare workers have always enjoyed the trust of our


    community. But hysteria could make us turn on them so quickly.

    As a long-term consequence, this kind of violence compromises


    the quality of care nurses can offer, and puts the health care
    system at risk. The physical exhaustion, psychological
    helplessness, and the health threat itself frequently lead to a large
    number of negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, and
    powerlessness.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Discrimination and


    Hindered the Racism Amidst Coronavirus
    Achievement of SDG 16

    The spread of COVID-19 has given Philippines law enforcement


    broad discretion to enforce public health measures. When
    discrimination is added to the mix, that unfettered power can be
    particularly demeaning and dehumanizing for vulnerable groups.
    PEACE: Discrimination and
    Racism Amidst Coronavirus

    Where curfews exist as a means


    of slowing the spread
    of the virus, they should be
    enforced in a professional,
    measured manner that does
    not jeopardize people’s rights and
    dignity.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Discrimination and


    Hindered the Racism Amidst Coronavirus
    Achievement of SDG 16

    Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 are essential, but


    should not be used as an excuse to demean vulnerable groups.
    The humiliation of vulnerable groups in the Philippines
    demonstrates the need for oversight and accountability to ensure
    that officials across the country respect people’s rights and
    dignity during the current crisis.
    PEACE: Discrimination and
    Racism Amidst Coronavirus

    The masses’ reaction to the Wuhan


    coronavirus outbreak made us
    realize that there lingers a divide
    between Chinese-Filipinos and
    pure-blooded Filipinos despite
    having shared one home country for
    hundreds of years.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Discrimination and


    Hindered the Racism Amidst Coronavirus
    Achievement of SDG 16

    Examine our own biases and consider where they may have
    originated. What messages did we receive as a kid about people
    who are different from us? What was the racial and/or ethnic
    make-up of our neighborhood, school, or religious community?
    These experiences produce and reinforce bias, stereotypes, and
    prejudice, which can lead to discrimination. Eengage in tough
    conversations about race and injustice. Examining our own biases
    can help us work to ensure that we treat others with respect.
    PEACE: Online Hate and Fake
    News in Social Media

    No technology has been


    weaponized at such an
    unprecedented global scale as
    social media. With just a click on our
    phones or laptop keyboards, anyone
    can perpetuate the sharing of fake
    news and amplification of hate
    speech.
    PEACE: Online Hate and Fake
    News in Social Media

    Fake news is generated by outlets


    that masquerade as actual media
    sites but promulgate false or
    misleading accounts designed to
    deceive the public. These
    disinformation campaigns have the
    potential to disrupt humanitarian
    efforts and responses.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has PEACE: Online Hate and Fake


    Hindered the News in Social Media
    Achievement of SDG 16

    Everyone has a responsibility to combat the scourge of fake news.


    This ranges from evaluating news sources and improving digital
    literacy among the general public. News consumers have to keep
    their guard up and understand that not everything they read is
    accurate and many digital sites specialize in false news. Learning
    how to judge news sites and protect oneself from inaccurate
    information is a high priority in the digital age.
    How
    JUSTICE:
    the COVID -19 Has
    Sexual and Gender-Based
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Violence

    "Gender violence“ includes domestic violence, rape, trafficking


    in women and girls, forced prostitution, and violence in armed
    conflict, such as murder, systematic rape, sexual slavery and
    forced pregnancy. Violence against women occurs when the
    rights of women are violated, such as when women are physically
    injured, raped, beaten, held captive, or forced to work or provide
    services against their will.
    How
    JUSTICE:
    the COVID -19 Has
    Sexual and Gender-Based
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Violence

    The compounding effects of lockdowns and broader pandemic


    conditions facilitate violence and reduce victims’ ability to report
    incidents or seek help. There are three avenues contributing to more
    violence and less support during the COVID-19 pandemic: (1)
    increased exposure to perpetrators due to lockdown orders and
    care responsibilities, (2) triggering stressful environments for
    perpetrators and (3) reduced support services.
    How
    JUSTICE:
    the COVID -19 Has
    Sexual and Gender-Based
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Violence

    1. Increased exposure to perpetrators

    While the lockdowns or stay-at-home orders the governments has


    imposed are necessary to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus,
    they limit women’s ability to escape domestic violence.
    How
    JUSTICE:
    the COVID -19 Has
    Sexual and Gender-Based
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Violence

    2. Triggers for perpetrators

    The COVID-19 pandemic is straining the world’s economy as


    unemployment figures rise worldwide. Job loss leads to financial
    and psychological stress. Feeling as though there is no way to
    control the pandemic, or even the household’s financial situation
    can provoke assertion of power through violence.
    How
    JUSTICE:
    the COVID -19 Has
    Sexual and Gender-Based
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Violence

    3. Limited support

    Access to support, security and legal services is severely reduced.


    Not all governments designated women's support centers as
    essential, leading to a decrease in the number of centers open to
    receive victims fleeing their homes.
    How
    JUSTICE: The Widening Gap
    the COVID -19 Has
    Between the
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Rich and the Marginalized

    The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the poor the hardest and


    exposing the gaping inequities in access to food, shelter, and health
    care. Many people can’t get to their jobs. Those in the transport
    sector have lost their source of income. In effect, the gap between
    the elites and the marginalized has only increased.
    How
    JUSTICE: The Widening Gap
    the COVID -19 Has
    Between the
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Rich and the Marginalized

    The wealthy can retreat to their comfortable homes, with food


    stocks to last them months, whereas our less fortunate citizens are
    out in the streets, getting caught by police for not following the law.
    How
    SOCIAL
    the COVID -19 Has
    INSTITUTIONS: COVID-19 as a
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Test of National Leadership

    The world witnessed how the COVID-19 pandemic put to test not
    only leadership at the global level but also political leadership at the
    domestic level. No country is fully prepared for epidemics or
    pandemics and that most countries lack foundational health
    systems capacities vital for epidemic and pandemic response, for
    example, to prevent, detect, and respond to significant infectious
    disease outbreaks.
    How
    SOCIAL
    the COVID -19 Has
    INSTITUTIONS: COVID-19 as a
    Hindered the

    Achievement of SDG 16 Test of National Leadership

    The world witnessed how the COVID-19 pandemic put to test not
    only leadership at the global level but also political leadership at the
    domestic level. No country is fully prepared for epidemics or
    pandemics and that most countries lack foundational health
    systems capacities vital for epidemic and pandemic response, for
    example, to prevent, detect, and respond to significant infectious
    disease outbreaks.
    How

    the COVID -19 Has Who is COVID-19 harming, how


    Hindered the and why?
    Achievement of SDG 16

    It is the poor and vulnerable who are severely affected. Yet the poor
    and the vulnerable in our societies are not only at greater risk from
    the virus itself, they are most severely affected by the negative
    impacts of measures to control it.

    Those employed in the informal sector, disproportionately women,


    have little recourse to social protection or unemployment
    assistance.
    COVID -19 is undermining

    sustainable development at

    a time in which efforts need to

    be accelerated to implement

    the Sustainable

    Development Goals .
    The instability and fear that the
    pandemic causes is intensifying
    The COVID-19 crisis is
    existing social injustice and human
    highlighting deep economic
    rights concerns, such as
    inequalities and social injustices
    discrimination against certain
    and inadequate health and social
    groups, hate speech, social
    protection systems that require
    inequality, and sexual and gender-
    urgent attention as part of the
    based violence, as well as limited
    public health response.
    access to education and social
    services.
    We need to work with our

    government and at the same

    time hold it accountable . The

    government and our communities

    must respond to threats and

    crises in a way that puts people

    at the center .
    This is not a time to neglect human rights

    and freedoms ;
 it is a time when , more

    than ever , human rights are needed to

    navigate this crisis in a way that will

    allow us , as soon as possible , to focus

    again on achieving equitable sustainable

    development and sustaining peace .


    - Read reliable and trustworthy
    Rising to the
    newspaper articles and listen to news.
    Challenge of COVID-19
    - Know your rights.
    - Talk with someone who doesn’t
    share your political views.
    - Watch documentaries.
    - Attend a discussion or event in
    your community or school about an
    issue you want to know more about.
    Open Mind
    - Use your social media
    accounts to post uplifting information
    relevant to making our
    society more civil.
    Rising to the
    Challenge of COVID-19

    - Offer a listening heart to the


    indigents and the vulnerable.
    - Make your social media account a
    safe space.
    - Emphatize. Place
    Open Heart yourself in the shoes of others.
    Rising to the
    Challenge of COVID-19 - Make sure you’re registered to vote.
    - Make a voting pact with your
    friends or family.
    - Choose your advocacy and be an
    advocate.
    - Join an organization. Take a lead.
    - Spearhead a project.
    Open Will - Attend a workshop
    - Help others in an emergency.
    - Volunteer!
    , ,
    37% ,
    We the youth may

    100 % . ,
    only be of our population but

    ’ . ’
    we are of our future So

    2021
    Let s make a deal Let s all make

    ,
    sure that in we will show the

    country or our world

    .
    even what it means to be a

    volunteer
    !
    Thank you

    Have a great
    weekend!
    Let's connect!

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    @gmail.com

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