Proposed WHO Recognition of Center for Reproductive Rights Provokes Storm at WHO Executive Board 03/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A bitter debate over proposed WHO recognition of a non-profit center for reproductive health rights, erupted in full force at the WHO Executive Board on Monday – after a tumultuous week of the World Health Assembly where member states largely skirted the increasingly contentious issue of sexual and reproductive health rights. The proposal by the […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Claps and Cheers After IHR Amendments are Finally Agreed 01/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – There were claps and cheers from inside Room XXVI of the UN’s Palais des Nations as World Health Organization (WHO) member states finally agreed on amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) after over two years of negotiations. After failing to reach an agreement on the amendments before Monday’s start of the World […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> Community Involvement Is Key to Global Battle Against NCDs 30/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Just six countries in the world are on track to meet global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. At the World Health Assembly (WHA) this week, every country – rich and poor – lamented their struggles to contain rising NCDs, which now cause […] Continue reading -> US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Claps and Cheers After IHR Amendments are Finally Agreed 01/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – There were claps and cheers from inside Room XXVI of the UN’s Palais des Nations as World Health Organization (WHO) member states finally agreed on amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) after over two years of negotiations. After failing to reach an agreement on the amendments before Monday’s start of the World […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> Community Involvement Is Key to Global Battle Against NCDs 30/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Just six countries in the world are on track to meet global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. At the World Health Assembly (WHA) this week, every country – rich and poor – lamented their struggles to contain rising NCDs, which now cause […] Continue reading -> US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Claps and Cheers After IHR Amendments are Finally Agreed 01/06/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – There were claps and cheers from inside Room XXVI of the UN’s Palais des Nations as World Health Organization (WHO) member states finally agreed on amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) after over two years of negotiations. After failing to reach an agreement on the amendments before Monday’s start of the World […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> Community Involvement Is Key to Global Battle Against NCDs 30/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Just six countries in the world are on track to meet global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. At the World Health Assembly (WHA) this week, every country – rich and poor – lamented their struggles to contain rising NCDs, which now cause […] Continue reading -> US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> Community Involvement Is Key to Global Battle Against NCDs 30/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Just six countries in the world are on track to meet global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. At the World Health Assembly (WHA) this week, every country – rich and poor – lamented their struggles to contain rising NCDs, which now cause […] Continue reading -> US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Community Involvement Is Key to Global Battle Against NCDs 30/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Just six countries in the world are on track to meet global targets to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. At the World Health Assembly (WHA) this week, every country – rich and poor – lamented their struggles to contain rising NCDs, which now cause […] Continue reading -> US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
US Optimistic About Pandemic Treaty Talks, But Timeline Remains Uncertain 29/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The United States believes a “good deal” is within reach on the pandemic agreement, with parties “close to consensus,” Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra told reporters at the US Mission in Geneva on Wednesday. “There is a clear consensus that we can’t let the status quo be upon us […] Continue reading -> Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Climate Change to Be Major Focus for WHO in Coming Years 28/05/2024 Disha Shetty The World Health Organization plans to make climate change and its impact on health a major focus in the coming years, along with strengthening health systems, improving health equity and access, and preventing disease, according to the organization’s plan for its general program of work from 2025 to 2028. The four-year plan, known as GPW-14, […] Continue reading -> Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Can Technology Help Address Global Migrant Crisis? Experts Weigh In 28/05/2024 Maayan Hoffman As the world grapples with a migrant and refugee crisis of unprecedented scale, with 281m international migrants and 3.5m refugees globally, according to UN agencies, experts are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in search of solutions. The potential for AI and technology to foster a more equitable and sustainable world has been recognised by […] Continue reading -> Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Pollution’s Silent Killers: New Research Links Lead Exposure to Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths 28/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Sophia Samantaroy Four well-known heavy metals and chemical pollutants – lead, asbestos, arsenic and cadmium- continue exact a heavy toll on the lives of those in low- and middle-income countries – with lead named a factor in as much as 5 million premature deaths annually from cardiovascular disease, according to one recent estimate. Asbestos, arsenic, and cadmium round […] Continue reading -> Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Conservative Member States Balk at References to ‘Gender’ in WHA Resolutions 28/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Conservative countries have objected to the use of the terms “gender responsive” and “advancing gender mainstreaming” in behind-the-scenes negotiations on several resolutions before the World Health Assembly (WHA), according to a wide variety of sources. There have also been some objections to the use of “gender equality” and “sexual” in some instances – […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy