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 […]