International Law, Human Rights, and Public Health Emergencies During Disasters: A Developing Country Perspective

Abstract

The interface between international law, human rights, and public health emergencies during a disaster is intricate. This chapter explores the dynamics of such an interface from a developing country perspective. It contends that despite the blunt provisions of international law the human rights in these countries are exceedingly susceptible to violation during such emergency and without accentuating the duty of solidarity under international law these countries would not be able to tackle the human rights violations for several reasons, including economic, sociopolitical, and strategic. The significance of this chapter lies in exploring the resilience of the duty of solidarity under international law to secure human rights in developing countries in both pre- and post-public health emergencies. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.