Wearing a mask and a surgical glove to prevent coronavirus spread, a jobless man named Paul panhandles at an intersection in Falls Church, Virginia, US, April 3, 2020. [Photo/Agencies]
Chinese human rights scholars have called for more support for minority and disadvantaged groups worldwide, as they are more vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic and suffer growing prejudice.
Minorities have difficulties in getting access to high-quality medical treatment, and they are more likely to be exposed to the virus due to people's prejudices and their long-standing disadvantages in education, employment, housing and healthcare, said Dai Ruijun, a researcher with the Institute of International Law at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.