Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) spokesperson warns the US House of Representatives that the text of the final TPP agreement extends patent protection in ways that will decrease competition, raise prices and limit access. It will also hamper innovations such as pediatric formulations of essential medicines. Read MSF's powerful testimony: http://www.msfaccess.org/content/msfs-oral-testimony-united-states-house-representatives-committee-ways-and-means
Dec 12, 2024
In a recent article, Professor William G. Moseley argues that in order to address Africa's food security problems, African agriculture needs to be de-colonialized. He puts forward agroecology as a... Read more
Nov 24, 2024
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or... Read more
Nov 15, 2024
“A group of governments, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, and some of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations are announcing expanded efforts and increased coordination and... Read more