Challenge One: Covid-19 and prisons

Implementing human rights

You work for an international human rights organisation. Your latest brief is tough. COVID-19 has impacted everyone so how can you help prisoners locked in their cells 24/7 and facing deteriorating conditions? This challenge will give you access to information about human rights law in prisons – and what the United Nations (UN) does to monitor torture/inhuman treatment. You will be expected to design a poster outlining the simple steps prisons can take to protect prisoners.

Recommended timings

  • Day one: Simply read through all materials carefully before starting the challenge. Make sure you take particular note of any guidance/tips outlining what you should and shouldn't be focusing on.
  • Day two: Read through the materials again, this time taking notes based on 1) the problem 2) the evidence 3) your top three messages and 4) your one call to action.
  • Day three: Create your rough draft. Remember the final output is max 400 words - don't dwell on anything that doesn't help you achieve the above.
  • Day four: Finalise/polish your submission - and don't forget to send it in!