Germany: Inaction on Heat Plans Threatens Health
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The Covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted vulnerable people, including asylum seekers, homeless people, and migrant workers. Children without reliable internet access faced disruption to their education. Rising reports of domestic violence are linked to the pandemic. Racism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia, including violent hate crimes and attacks on refugees, are a concern in Germany, with an inadequate criminal justice response, likely exacerbated by far-right members in the police. There is a large backlog of asylum applications. A landmark trial of two former Syrian officials for torture in Syria began in 2020 under Germany’s universal jurisdiction laws.
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German Court Orders Protection of People with Disabilities in Triage Decisions
Lawmakers Should Prevent Discrimination in Life-Saving Treatment
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Germany Should Translate Trials on Syria into Arabic
Translation Could Engage More Syrians in European Justice Process
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Experts Identify 100 Plus Firms to Make Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines
US, German Governments Should Press Vaccine Makers to Transfer Technology Widely
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A Human Rights Roadmap for Germany’s New Government
Olaf Scholz Appointed Chancellor Following 16 Years of Angela Merkel
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