The role of the WHO under imperialist rule

According to its mission, the World Health Organisation (WHO) should be committed to the human right to health. With the withdrawal of states from funding the organisation, it has come under the influence of private donors. These influence the WHO’s projects, including vaccination campaigns and research into new pathogens. The link between the pharmaceutical industry, food supply and digital identity is also being discussed. And now the WHO is to be given extended powers as part of an international pandemic treaty. This is meeting with resistance and constitutional complaints. KLAUS HARTMANN* scrutinises the role of the WHO under imperialist rule.

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White Flags, Black Flags, Where’s the Flag of Peace?

Christopher Black

I had intended to write about the Canadian government’s embarrassment over the revelation that the two “Michaels,” the two Canadians arrested in China several years ago for espionage, after Canada illegally detained Huawei chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver on President Trump’s orders, were actually spies after all, despite Canada’s denials which are still maintained.

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Not to forget! 25 Years since the NATO aggression against Yugoslavia

pb. A quarter of a century ago, the 19 richest nations unjustifiably subjected the emerging country of Yugoslavia to a bombing terror for 78 days. About 3,000 civilians and 1,139 soldiers and policemen lost their lives in the war, and 10,000 people were injured. The NATO aggressors systematically destroyed civilian infrastructure and used depleted uranium projectiles – with serious consequences for the Serbian population. Under the slogan “Not to forget!” organized the Belgrade Forum for a World of Equality on September 22 and 23. March a conference on the anniversary of the NATO attack. Guests from all over the world were welcomed by the President of the forum, Živadin Jovanović. Within the framework of the congress theme “From aggression to the New Just World Order”, they presented their statements and expressions of solidarity, usually also with reference to their country of origin. The work of the two days of the congress was summarized in a resolution. Following the congress, wreath-laying ceremonies were held for the victims of NATO aggression at several locations in the Serbian metropolis.

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Wars in Europe

VLADIMIR KRŠLJANIN – member of the WUF Board, speech on 23 March 2024 at the Belgrade Forum

(will be published here soon)

The World Union supports South Africa’s lawsuit against the State of Israel

The World Union of Freethinkers has signed the letter from organisations calling on nations to support South Africa’s lawsuit against the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice. The letter was initiated by a newly formed coalition to end the genocide in Palestine. It is imperative that more states follow South Africa’s historic lead and demand that Israel be held accountable under international law. The Coalition is determined to end genocide in Palestine, regardless of how the World Court rules on the South African case, and will continue to take action to make this a reality. The letter has now been signed by more than 1500 international organisations worldwide.

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