Protecting human rights in the Americas amid a pandemic: a reflection on resolution 1/2020 of the Inter-American Commission

On 10 April 2020, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights adopted a detailed resolution providing guidance for States concerning the respect of human rights during the unprecedented global health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution 1/2020 sets standards and recommendations for the American States to adhere to when adopting measures to address this health emergency within their jurisdictions. The present commentary offers a reflection upon some of the most important aspects of such resolution.