INTERROGATING THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

Abstract

The article examined the safety measures, restriction to worship, the conduct of religious rituals, human rightchallenges, perception of religious authorities, governmental policies, enforcement of the covid-19 pandemic onreligious restriction, challenges brought on by the rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the coronaviruspandemic has impacted religion in various ways, including the cancellation of worship services of variousfaiths, closure of Sunday Schools. Many churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples have offered worshipthrough live stream amidst the pandemic. Beyond the obvious health repercussions, this global pandemic haspresented major disruptions for global religious gathering. The article has taken a cursory survey of the impactof covid-19 on religious restriction, response and impact, food and medical assistance, social justice. Thearticle concludes by recommending that religious and community leaders should promote messages of unity anddiscuss with community members the importance of preventing the social stigma of people and groups.