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It makes those targeted more vulnerable to violence, exposes them to political & social exclusion, isolation & stigmatization, inhibits them from expressing themselves & participating in public debate, & deters them from accessing medical care & other vital services #PowerofData
In so doing, it heightens the disproportionate effects of the disease on certain communities & exacerbates underlying social and economic inequalities, aggravates drivers of violent extremism while undermining the social cohesion, solidarity & trust necessary #PowerofData
It may also trigger social unrest & intergroup violence, possibly enhancing the conditions conducive to conflict & atrocity crimes. COVID-19 related hate speech may therefore pose a threat to the enjoyment of human rights, sustainable development & international peace & security.
See @UNmigration's latest COVID-19 Issue Brief “Countering Xenophobia and Stigma to Foster Social Cohesion in the COVID -19 Response and Recovery”. https://iom.int/sites/default/files/documents/countering_xenophobia_and_stigma_130720.pdf … #PowerofData #MigrationWorks
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