#117 The G|O Briefing, November 10, 2022
A GOOD WEEK FOR INTERNATIONAL GENEVA | HOW DO YOU SPELL DEADLOCK? T-R-I-P-S | IN DEFENSE OF NON-ALIGNMENT
TRIPS WAIVER
How do you spell deadlock? T-R-I-P-S
In a meeting last week in Geneva, the chair of the TRIPS Council, Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone, said that the absence, at this late stage, of concrete, text-based proposals on the issue of the extension is “very concerning” and urged delegations to explore all options to make progress.
#116 The G|O Briefing, November 3, 2022
Moving International Geneva to Ukraine | Brazil back on the world stage | UN human rights chief speaks, as does ILO boss | Happy Birthday G|O!
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“Brazil is back”
Winning the election was only the first step: the road to restoring Brazil’s image in the world may still be arduous as the new administration attempts to deal with a global recession, war in Europe, and the climate emergency.
#101 The G|O Briefing, June 16, 2022
International Organizations are getting defensive — How to engage with China?
Simplice Ayangma Bonoho, on WHO's mixed legacy in Africa
“The legacy of colonialism still pervades global health and sanitary policies in Africa and elsewhere.”
#98 The G|O Briefing, May 19, 2022
A new report offers models to strengthen the UN's investigative capacity - A tighter relationship between China and Russia
The war in Ukraine contaminates the work at the WTO
The war in Ukraine continues to disrupt the work of an already deadlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO). Across different committees, negotiations, and working groups, the mutual accusations between Kiev and Moscow are overshadowing all other issues.
A case in point was the March 24–25 meeting of the Committee on
#94 The G|O Briefing, April 21, 2022
China ratifies conventions against forced labor – The war continues to disrupt the WTO’s deliberations
#90 The G|O Briefing, March 17, 2022
Revealed: WHO Foundation weakens its guidelines on healthy food – Is Russia’s relationship with Geneva irreparably damaged? – A plea for all refugees