This panel discussion explores and attempts to reframe the concept of “rights” in the context of vaccinations and masks as they relate to the rights of citizens to public health protection measures, which are fundamental to the enjoyment of the highest standard of health.
Welcoming remarks by Hunter College Human Rights Program Director Jessica Neuwirth.
Moderated by Susannah Sirkin
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, November 1, 2021.
Although the right to health is recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the idea of “health as a human right” has not gained traction...