{"id":4623,"date":"2020-03-31T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T12:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/?p=4623"},"modified":"2025-09-02T07:51:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:51:55","slug":"the-covid-19-crisis-requires-national-and-international-solidarity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/the-covid-19-crisis-requires-national-and-international-solidarity\/","title":{"rendered":"The COVID-19 crisis requires national and international solidarity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In a joint appeal, Justice and Peace Netherlands and over forty development, human rights and emergency aid organisations argue that support for developing countries and civil society organizations in those countries should be part of the Dutch government\u2019s emergency measures to combat COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Appeal<\/h2>\n

We are concerned about the lack of international coordination and solidarity in combating the corona crisis. Although most developing countries are currently only at the beginning of the epidemic, most do not have a high-quality health care system. In addition, measures in some countries threaten to work against people and human rights defenders and increase existing inequalities.<\/p>\n

Our lives have changed completely in a short time as the world is being overwhelmed by the effects of this virus. We are all looking for a way to deal with new fears and uncertainties. At the same time, it is mainly solidarity with and protection for the most vulnerable that drives us.<\/p>\n

Now more than ever, we are thinking about each other, taking good care of our family and friends and those who need extra attention.<\/p>\n

In the Netherlands, strong measures are in place to protect the vulnerable, prevent the spread of the virus and mitigate the social and economic impact on people and companies.<\/p>\n

But we are concerned that international coordination and solidarity in combating and tackling this worldwide problem is insufficient. Each country has its own approach within its own borders. Although that is understandable in the short term, the virus does not stop at the border. This pandemic can only be controlled with a coherent, cross-border approach.<\/p>\n

We will have to show solidarity with vulnerable people everywhere in the world. As human beings we owe this to ourselves and to each other. But it is also necessary for global public health, and therefore in the Dutch interest. Curbing this pandemic is also essential for the economy and our social security.<\/p>\n

Many developing countries are just now beginning to experience the pandemic, and most do not have a high-quality health care system, good waterworks or a stable food supply. Health care in these countries will quickly collapse without additional support. On average, developing countries have 50 times fewer doctors and 20 times fewer hospital beds per person than in Europe. The virus will also have an impact on the food supply, and finding reliable information about the virus and its control is a problem in many countries.<\/p>\n

Not to mention fragile states that have been weakened by years of conflict and have to deal with overcrowded refugee camps and slums. Here millions of people live in close quarters, without electricity, clean drinking water, or a regular food supply. How can they keep a safe distance from each other and wash their hands frequently?<\/p>\n

In addition, measures in some countries threaten to work against people and increase existing inequalities. We see parliaments being closed and space for free press, opposition and human rights defenders limited. Discrimination is on the rise, and women\u2019s and girls\u2019 rights are under pressure. Think, for example, of marginalized and persecuted groups \u2013 like the LGBTI community \u2013 that do not have access to good health care. Or women who are structurally underpaid and have to take risks because they cannot afford to stay at home.<\/p>\n

Support for developing countries and civil society organizations in these countries is necessary, especially in this time of crisis, and should be part of the emergency measures taken by this cabinet. Finally, it is with very good reason that\u00a0Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/a>, Secretary-General of the United Nations, called on countries to contribute to an international emergency fund to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.<\/p>\n

Without international solidarity, we not only undermine efforts to tackle the pandemic, but also the values \u200b\u200bof our society.<\/p>\n

Signatories:<\/h2>\n

ActionAid
\nAidsfonds
\nAmref Flying Doctors
\nArisa
\nCARE Nederland
\nCentre for Safety and Development
\nCNV International
\nCOC Nederland
\nCordaid
\nDorcas
\nFoundation Max van der Stoel
\nFree Press Unlimited
\nHeifer
\nHivos
\nICCO
\nInternational Campaign for Tibet
\nJustice and Peace Netherlands
\nKerk in Actie
\nLeprazending
\nLiliane Fonds
\nLight for the World
\nMercy Corps
\nNJCM
\nONE Campaign
\nOxfam Novib
\nPartos
\nPax
\nPeace Brigades International \u2013 Nederland
\nPlan International
\nPrisma
\nRed een Kind
\nRNW Media
\nRutgers
\nSave the Children
\nSimavi
\nSOS Kinderdorpen
\nTerre des Hommes
\nTear
\nVerre Naasten
\nWemos
\nWO=MEN
\nWomen Engage for a Common Future
\nWoord en Daad
\nZOA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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