PI's analysis of the conceptual zero draft of the WHO’s Pandemic Treaty
PI published its analysis of the conceptual zero draft of the WHO’s Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response accord (“WHO CAII”) which will be discussed by the WHO Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) between 5 and 7 December 2022.
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Post date
29th November 2022
Privacy International (PI) notes the conceptual zero draft of the WHO’s Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response accord (“WHO CAII”). PI has sought to closely follow and engage with the discussions leading up to the draft CAII, despite the significant limitations to civil society participation in the process. In September 2022 we submitted our observations to the working draft of the WHO CAII. This analysis builds upon those observations.
Broadly, PI welcomes the content of the conceptual zero draft. We believe this draft offers a good basis for negotiation. However, there are significant gaps which need to be addressed to ensure the treaty puts the respect and protection of human rights at the centre of the prevention and response to future pandemics.
This analysis contains our observations and recommendations on the conceptual zero draft.
