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Advocating for Health Equity: Civil Society in the Pandemic Instrument & IHR Negotiations

20 Dec 2023


As the 8th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (19 February – 1st March) takes place, this briefing serves as an opportunity to brief civil society while the negotiating process takes place. In parallel, the 7th Session of the Working Group on the IHR Amendments (5-9 February) ended, and both processes are strictly intertwined. Be part of the conversation as we delve into the current state of negotiations surrounding the Pandemic Instrument and the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations. Discover how you, as activists, can play a crucial role in influencing these discussions.


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DAWN@DAWNfeminist·

If we can speak about recovery for some, we must acknowledge that #COVID has been a thriving time for others, particularly #BigPharma.

#Pfizer's vaccine is one of the most lucrative products in history, amassing nearly $37 bn

Dr Lesley Ann Foster at #ECOSOC

#Fem4PeoplesVaccine

DAWN@DAWNfeminist·

This is what #COVID caused in low-income countries:

🔸Debt increase 📈
🔸Untold hardship
🔸Millions of jobs lost
🔸Food insecurity
🔸High levels of GBV
🔸Decrease in investments in social programs 📉

Dr Lesley Ann Foster at #ECOSOC Partnership Forum

#Fem4PeoplesVaccine

DAWN@DAWNfeminist·

"When we talk about accountability to partnerships, there have to be parameters, inexcusable promotion and protection of #HumanRights & scrutiny of how partnerships work, & how benefits are shared.

Dr Lesley Ann Foster at #ECOSOC Partnership Forum

#Fem4PeoplesVaccine

DAWN@DAWNfeminist·

"The absurd & unconscionable profits raked in by #BigPharma during #COVID are paid in human lives, particularly in the global South".

Dr Lesley Ann Foster, Executive-Director of @masimanyane at #ECOSOC Partnership Forum

#Fem4PeoplesVaccine

DAWN@DAWNfeminist·

"The absurd & unconscionable profits raked in by #BigPharma during #COVID are paid in human lives, particularly in the global South."

Dr Lesley Ann Foster, Executive-Director of @masimanyane at #ECOSOC Partnership Forum

#Fem4PeoplesVaccine