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Transitional Justice after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bruno Rodríguez Reveggino1,2, Ángel Becerra-Bolaños3,4
1Inter-American Court of Human Rights, San José 6906-1000, Costa Rica.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated inequalities, necessitating a human rights approach. A proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission can address pandemic-related conflicts and prevent future rights violations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Human Rights Law
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly challenged global health systems and public policies.
- Pandemic mitigation measures have impacted societal freedoms and rights, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and worsening existing inequalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the COVID-19 pandemic through a human rights framework.
- To propose the establishment of a "Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the COVID-19 pandemic" to address pandemic-related conflicts and human rights violations.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the application of Transitional Justice (TJ) principles in post-conflict and crisis situations.
- It explores the potential of TJ mechanisms, including truth commissions, for addressing systemic issues arising from the pandemic.
Main Results:
- Transitional Justice (TJ) offers a framework for confronting abuses and repairing damages.
- TJ processes have been effective in diverse contexts, including armed conflicts, peace negotiations, and environmental crises.
Conclusions:
- A "Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the COVID-19 pandemic" could provide a structured approach to resolving pandemic-induced conflicts.
- Implementing TJ processes can help repair damages, establish accountability, and ensure non-repetition of human rights violations in future crises.
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