WHO Pandemic Agreement: free speech experts welcome progress as negotiations near conclusion

Earlier versions of the text required parties to “combat” or “prevent” undefined concepts like “misleading information”, “misinformation”, and “disinformation”.   ADF International spearheaded global advocacy to ensure pandemic treaty upholds freedom of expression.  Latest negotiating text addresses free speech concerns – vigilance against potential regression crucial as negotiations resume today.  GENEVA (30 April 2024) – The […]

Revised WHO Pandemic Agreement draft still implies “free speech is a threat to public health” as negotiations resume today 

Updated negotiating text for legally binding agreement requires states to cooperate in “preventing” misinformation and disinformation  As final “two-week negotiating marathon” starts today, ADF International advocates for the removal of language detrimental to free speech GENEVA (18 March 2024) – Member States resume negotiations today at the World Health Organization on the final draft of the Pandemic […]