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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

CSOs filed a complaint with the OHCHR to scrutinize if the EU, Norway, Japan & Switzerland are living up to their human rights commitments in the WHO #PABS negotiations. Join us Thursday to discuss where they stand. 📅 10 Sept | 3pm CEST 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mrensk2p

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🇮🇩 Landmark ruling in Indonesia Constitutional Court reinstated a key safeguard against pharmaceutical patent evergreening, helping prevent unjustified patents & affirmed that civil society & patient groups can challenge patent grants. Full report 🔗 tinyurl.com/j5hs4rka

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📘 NEW BOOK TWN’s new book traces the negotiations behind the landmark amendments to the International Health Regulations, documenting the twists & turns of the process. Download for free 🔗 twn.my/title2/books...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our panel brings together experts working on digital health from a human rights & public perspective. Shajoe Lake, Warwick Law School Molly Pugh-Jones, STOPAIDS Akshay Dinesh, Action for Equity Timothy Wafula, KELIN Matheus Falcão, USP Shivangi Rai, C-HELP Register now: bit.ly/3ROXmBk

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📌 Webinar Join TWN & the Centre for Health Equity, Law & Policy (C-HELP) for a discussion on WHO's Global Strategy for Digital Health. 🗓️ 19 Aug 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM (UTC) 🔗Register: bit.ly/3ROXmBk

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

In Geneva for #WHA79? Don't miss this crucial side event with experts in global health representing civil society, Member States, and the WHO. 📅 19 May 2026 ⏰ 18:00–19:30 CEST 📍 Salle C, WHO Headquarters 🥪 Sandwiches & drinks provided 💻 Online: tinyurl.com/484tvc4c

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Sanya Reid-Smith takes us back into the history of the international agreement that established intellectual property rules: TRIPS. In simple terms, clear examples & numbers, she gives a class on TRIPS, trade agreements & their impact on health. Listen▶️ tinyurl.com/FTAsimpacton...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

"A new form of colonialism.” That’s how Dr Taime Sylvester describes the double bind facing developing countries. Pressured by the US into bilateral deals where aid is conditioned on sharing pathogens & by the EU to accept risks of 🏴‍☠️ biopiracy in the world’s largest pathogen-access system.

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🔴 WE ARE LIVE TWN is thrilled to organize with the United Nations University - IIGH (@unu-iigh.bsky.social) the Symposium Strengthening Global Health Governance: Defending the Public Interest and Holding Powerful Private Actors Accountable. Watch here ▶️ shorturl.at/eSMyO

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Join us TWN & @unu-iigh.bsky.social are organizing this event for civil society & academia to examine the influence of private actors in global health & discuss avenues for action. 🗓️April 22 | 9:00 MYT 📍In-person registration: shorturl.at/7TLqM 💻Attend online: shorturl.at/eSMyO

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Indian generic company Natco Pharma just announced rare disease drug Risdiplam could cost 97% less. For TWN, this price difference should prime other countries to follow & allow generic manufacturing in the promotion of public interest. Full report ▶️ shorturl.at/EN2D8

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🚨New Report AI is now designing & modifying DNA, but its decisions are a “black box”—untraceable & risky. Impact on biodiversity, biosecurity & the environment is huge. Read further in our latest report with @etcgroup.bsky.social & the African Center for Biodiversity. ⏬ shorturl.at/pB3ba

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

To clarify its complexities, we have created a mpox timeline. The timeline highlights the deployment of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, while exposing inequalities in access and Africa’s long-standing burden. See here ➡️ twn.my/files/202412...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🌍 Mpox should be a global wake-up call In our new podcast episode, we interview Chetali Rao, a lawyer & scientist who traces the virus's trends, outbreaks & medical responses to highlight the ethical, legal & equity issues they raise. Tune in🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2388994/epis...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Developing countries expected that developed countries would drive climate finance mobilization. But the COP outcome aims low and dilutes responsibility. 🎧Meena Raman, Program Director at TWN, breaks down #COP29 in Baku. www.bfm.my/podcast/the-...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Africa Group & Brazil call out global pressures from developed countries against TRIPS flexibilities at WIPO. A UN report about these cases said this violates the integrity and legitimacy of the rights and duties in the TRIPS Agreement. Full report 🔗 www.twn.my/title2/intel...

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Third World Network @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Roche targets Indian generic Zydus –that produces generic cancer drug– citing lapses like missing approvals & trial material issues. But Roche's claims seem more about blocking affordable biosimilars than compliance. Full report 🔗 www.twn.my/title2/intel...

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